Legal Assistant or Paralegal
robert halfFort Lauderdale, FL
Legal Assistant or Paralegal
robert halfFort Lauderdale, FLJunior L3
Paralegals and Legal AssistantsLegal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsLegal Support Workers, All Other
Description:
We are looking for a skilled Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join a law firm in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on a Long-term Contract basis. This position supports an Equity Partner and calls for someone who is highly organized, responsive, and precise in managing day-to-day legal support work. The ideal candidate brings insurance defense experience and is confident handling court-related filings, scheduling, and document preparation in a fast-paced legal environment.
Responsibilities:
Prepare, review, and submit electronic court filings accurately and within required deadlines.
Maintain attorney calendars by tracking hearings, deadlines, meetings, and other case-related commitments.
Coordinate appointments, depositions, and other legal proceedings with clients, courts, and outside counsel.
Draft, format, and revise legal correspondence, pleadings, and other case documents as directed.
Monitor case activity to help ensure timely follow-up on filings, schedules, and outstanding legal tasks.
Provide direct administrative and case support to an Equity Partner while handling assigned priorities with strong attention to detail.
Organize and manage legal documents and matter files to support efficient case handling and retrieval of information.
Requirements:
At least 3 years of experience working as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in a legal setting.
Prior background in insurance defense is highly preferred.
Hands-on experience with electronic filing and court filing procedures.
Strong calendaring and scheduling skills, including coordinating depositions and appointments.
Ability to draft and edit legal documents with accuracy and professionalism.
Excellent organizational skills with a sharp eye for detail and deadlines.
Strong communication skills and the ability to support a busy legal practice effectively.
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Level
Junior L3
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Occupation
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Industry
Offices of Lawyers
Posted
2 days ago