Senior Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Legal Assistant

A busy, established law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to work directly with our Associate Attorney. This is a senior-level, in-person position that combines executive 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.

$65,000 - $80,000 yearly

• Manage the calendar, meetings, deadlines and appointments to help keep cases on track

• Coordinate correspondence, communications, and follow-up

• Track commitments and ensure important matters are completed

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and organize documents

• Maintain confidential and sensitive information

• Anticipate needs and proactively solve problems

• Assist attorneys and paralegals with daily case management tasks while gaining valuable hands-on legal experience

• Support client intake by gathering, reviewing, and organizing documentation

• Maintain and organize both physical and electronic case files

• Prepare and format legal correspondence and basic legal documents

• Communicate with clients regarding document requests and case updates

• Track case progress and help ensure deadlines are met

• Perform administrative tasks such as scanning, filing, and data entry

• Provide general support to the legal team to help maintain an efficient workflow

• Ideally 7+ years of law firm experience preferred, but not required

• Prior experience as a legal assistant, administrative, or support role preferred

• Bankruptcy experience is a plus but not required

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

• Ability to independently manage competing priorities

• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions carefully

• Professional, dependable, and team-oriented attitude

• Ability to work in-person and collaborate effectively with colleagues

What We Are Looking For:
Shelomith Law is seeking a motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented professional to join our growing team. The ideal candidate takes initiative, has a strong work ethic, and is committed to providing exceptional client service.

We value individuals who are organized, proactive, adaptable, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn are essential.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following:

1. Resume: Include relevant experience and qualifications.

2. Personality Assessment: Complete the quiz at and include your results.

3. Professional Reference: Provide the name and contact information of one professional reference.

Email all materials to View email address on ziprecruiter.com with the subject line "CONFIDENTIAL Candidate."

Thank you for your interest in Shelomith Law. We look forward to hearing from you!