Legal Assistant

Description

A busy, established law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to work directly with our Associate Attorneys. This is an in-person position that combines administrative assistant responsibilities with legal practice support. We need someone who is highly organized, proactive, dependable, and capable of taking ownership of a demanding workload without requiring constant direction.

We are a boutique bankruptcy law firm located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, dedicated to helping individuals and businesses navigate financial challenges and achieve a fresh start. Every day, our team has the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of clients during some of their most difficult times.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing attorney calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments, and tracking deadlines.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal correspondence, documents, and other case-related materials.
• Assist with case management, document preparation, and tracking the progress of active matters.
• Monitor outstanding tasks and proactively follow up to keep cases moving forward.
• Assist with gathering, reviewing, and organizing client documentation.
• Assist with special projects and other assignments as needed.
• Support attorneys and team members with changing priorities to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Anticipate needs, identify potential issues, and take initiative to resolve them.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience as a Legal Assistant or in a comparable law firm support role are required.
• Bankruptcy law experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and prioritize assignments with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new systems and procedures.
• Dependable, adaptable, and comfortable working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.