Litigation Legal Secretary, Big Law Job at Plona Partners in Fort Lauderdale

Legal Secretary, Litigation

Base pay range: $70,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Firm Ranking: AmLaw100 Firm

Support Model: 7 Attorneys to 1 Professional Assistant

Onsite Logistics: 1/2 days a week onsite

Hiring Manager: Office Administrator

Responsibilities

• Creates, edits, formats and proofreads documents.
• Prepares legal documents for e‑Filing. State and Federal knowledge.
• Drafts and has comprehensive knowledge of legal documents specific to Florida matrimonial matters.
• Reviews proformas and edits bills according to client billing arrangement.
• Maintains electronic and paper files following Firm guidelines.
• Maintains and monitors attorney calendars.
• Coordinates and/or books travel arrangements.
• Prepares, tracks, and maintains attorney expenses in Chrome River.

Skills / Qualifications

• Multiple years of legal secretarial or assistant experience, specifically in Florida matrimonial/family law and litigation.
• Bachelors/Associates degree preferred; Notary Public is a plus.
• Experience in filing documents electronically with the state and federal courts.
• Knowledge of the Florida law litigation process.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), Chrome River, InterAction, and Carpe Diem.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Administrative, Legal, and Writing/Editing

Industry

Law Practice and Legal Services