Legal Assistant

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Client Overview:

Our client, a well-established South Florida law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support Attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$25/hr - $28/hr

Position Overview:

This Legal Assistant role is ideal for a highly organized professional who can manage multiple deadlines, assist with case preparation, and maintain strong attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities of the Legal Assistant:

• The Legal Assistant will provide administrative and legal support to attorneys handling litigation matters.
• Draft, revise, format, and proofread pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and other case-related documents.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Coordinate court deadlines, filings, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation.
• The Legal Assistant will communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and outside vendors.
• Assist with document production, discovery responses, and general case management.
• The Legal Assistant will support billing, expense tracking, and additional administrative functions as needed.

Required Experience/Skills for the Legal Assistant:

• Minimum 3+ years of Legal Assistant experience in a law firm environment.
• Litigation experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of court procedures, legal terminology, and litigation document preparation.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Legal Assistant:

• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma is required.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(K).
• PTO.

Job Wrapping ID: #LI-AJ3

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