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Attn South Florida Legal Assistants/Secretaries…Take the next step in your career supporting a high ranking Litigation Partner at a top national law firm
To 95K!!
The following are non-negotiable requirements of the role. Complex Litigation refers to Commercial, Corporate, Commercial Real Estate, etc. Litigation. NOT Personal Injury or Insurance Defense.
Non‑Negotiable Requirements
5 days on‑site required Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Start date must be within 3 weeks of offer acceptance Strong foundation in complex litigation E‑filing experience in both state and federal courts Highly skilled Legal Assistant needed in our Downtown Fort Lauderdale office. The Legal Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the Litigation practice group and boosting attorney efficiency by managing information and aiding in the delivery of legal services, including client interactions. This position demands a proactive attitude to ensure tasks are completed on time, exceptional organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to excel in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment. This position does include a portion of paralegal duties, and the individual will be expected to track and record their own billable time. Minimum of seven years' experience working with Commercial Litigation. Knowledge of e‑filing in FL state and federal court, required. E‑Discovery experience and knowledge of Relativity is a plus. Duties and Responsibilities
File both physical and electronic documents. Take client calls, connecting all incoming calls. Responsible for all aspects of client intake including collection of all pertinent information, file opening, engagement documents, etc. Schedule and coordinate meetings including video conferences and conference calls. Manage attorneys’ contacts, schedule, and calendar. Enter time for timekeeper and print reports as requested. Process expense reports and check requests. Track all billable and non‑billable time in 3E. Find and retrieve information from files. Assist with follow‑up on AR collection. Assist attorneys in preparation for meetings. Prepare and finalize pleadings in accordance with applicable State and Federal rules for filing with court. Assist with document retrieval, reviews, organization, and productions. Maintain case pleadings, correspondence, and discovery. Maintain and use document, transcript, and work product databases. Prepare for depositions, i.e., prep. binders, exhibits, and all other discovery related tasks. Work with supervising attorney to organize and prepare exhibit lists and/or privilege logs. Coordinate work with outside document/litigation vendors, including adherence to strict deadlines. Coordinate and assist with trial preparations, i.e., exhibits, witness binders, and demonstratives. Provide organizational and legal support at trial, such as assist with jury selection, presentation and maintenance of exhibits, and witness coordination. Assist with case docketing, including court and discovery deadlines. Maintain confidentiality of client information. Provide legal and non‑legal administrative support to attorneys. Other duties as assigned. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CF Legal Recruiting and Staffing by 2x Get notified about new Legal Assistant jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Fort Lauderdale, FL $65,000 - $75,000 5 hours ago Fort Lauderdale, FL $60,000 - $90,000 5 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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5 days on‑site required Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Start date must be within 3 weeks of offer acceptance Strong foundation in complex litigation E‑filing experience in both state and federal courts Highly skilled Legal Assistant needed in our Downtown Fort Lauderdale office. The Legal Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the Litigation practice group and boosting attorney efficiency by managing information and aiding in the delivery of legal services, including client interactions. This position demands a proactive attitude to ensure tasks are completed on time, exceptional organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to excel in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment. This position does include a portion of paralegal duties, and the individual will be expected to track and record their own billable time. Minimum of seven years' experience working with Commercial Litigation. Knowledge of e‑filing in FL state and federal court, required. E‑Discovery experience and knowledge of Relativity is a plus. Duties and Responsibilities
File both physical and electronic documents. Take client calls, connecting all incoming calls. Responsible for all aspects of client intake including collection of all pertinent information, file opening, engagement documents, etc. Schedule and coordinate meetings including video conferences and conference calls. Manage attorneys’ contacts, schedule, and calendar. Enter time for timekeeper and print reports as requested. Process expense reports and check requests. Track all billable and non‑billable time in 3E. Find and retrieve information from files. Assist with follow‑up on AR collection. Assist attorneys in preparation for meetings. Prepare and finalize pleadings in accordance with applicable State and Federal rules for filing with court. Assist with document retrieval, reviews, organization, and productions. Maintain case pleadings, correspondence, and discovery. Maintain and use document, transcript, and work product databases. Prepare for depositions, i.e., prep. binders, exhibits, and all other discovery related tasks. Work with supervising attorney to organize and prepare exhibit lists and/or privilege logs. Coordinate work with outside document/litigation vendors, including adherence to strict deadlines. Coordinate and assist with trial preparations, i.e., exhibits, witness binders, and demonstratives. Provide organizational and legal support at trial, such as assist with jury selection, presentation and maintenance of exhibits, and witness coordination. Assist with case docketing, including court and discovery deadlines. Maintain confidentiality of client information. Provide legal and non‑legal administrative support to attorneys. Other duties as assigned. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CF Legal Recruiting and Staffing by 2x Get notified about new Legal Assistant jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Fort Lauderdale, FL $65,000 - $75,000 5 hours ago Fort Lauderdale, FL $60,000 - $90,000 5 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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