Legal Administrative Assistant
On-siteFort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Draft and proofread legal documents, correspondence, contracts, and settlement agreements under attorney direction. Maintain electronic files in NetDocuments, manage filings in state and federal courts and arbitration tribunals, and monitor dockets and deadlines. Support document production, discovery, and hearings including mediations, depositions, arbitrations, and trials. Coordinate calendars and meetings, assist with collections, and communicate with clients and vendors. Manage billing, conflict checks, and matter intake while supporting a national corporate dispute resolution practice handling litigation, arbitration, and mediation across multiple jurisdictions. This in-office role requires regular on-site presence.
Required Qualifications
- experience supporting attorneys in a legal or professional services environment
- strong organizational skills
- communication skills
- multitasking skills
- proficiency in Microsoft Office
- ability to learn new systems and technologies
- detail-oriented mindset
- proactive mindset
- client-service focused mindset
- enthusiasm for leveraging new technologies, including AI-powered tools
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting a corporate dispute resolution practice
- Prior experience supporting a commercial litigation practice
- Prior experience supporting a transactional practice
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