An established law firm is hiring a Legal Assistant in Fort Lauderdale, 33316. This is a permanent “Direct Hire” placement. It offers full time hours + benefits + salary up to $65,000.00

BENEFITS: YES! Pick your own schedule and work 7.5 hours each day but get paid for a 40 hour week. Medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, free parking, life insurance policy. Long term life & disability, etc.

About the Law Firm: Approx 10 attorneys the firm focuses on a variety of litigation matters from insurance defense, construction defect, personal injury, commercial auto accidents, etc. This is a very friendly office with low turnover. People stay! The partners value a work/personal life balance.

About the Position: This is a traditional Legal Assistant role. You will be assigned to a managing partner who is very friendly and enjoys mentoring. His case focus is on construction defect defense and commercial auto/trucking accident defense. The Legal Assistant schedules all hearings, mediations & depos as well as calendaring. The role will work closely with an insurance defense litigation paralegal – you must be a team player. Additionally this role will prepare basic documents from templates, draft correspondence and assist with E-File.

Minimum Requirements
2+ years of litigation experience
Must know how to Florida E-File
Experience schedule hearings, mediations, depos