An established law firm is hiring a Legal Assistant in Fort Lauderdale, 33316. This is a permanent “Direct Hire” placement. Estimated pay is $55,00.00 and based solely on relevant qualifications. The position offers full time hours + benefits + a flexible schedule + regular pay increases.

About the law firm: The law firm has been open and operating for over a decade and focused on complex business litigation, construction law, commercial law and on insurance defense. The firm has approximately 15 attorneys as well an awesome team of legal assistants, paralegals and clerks. The firm allows you to pick your own work schedule/hours! A full benefits plan is also offered with additional incentives.

About the position: We are seeking a Legal Assistant for the law firm’s compliance team as it relates to insurance defense cases. Applicants should have a solid understanding of calendaring deadlines, trial preparation or compliance. Case Managers or paralegals wanting to take a step back from duties may also be considered. Duties will include: Creating and maintaining detailed trial-related and initial disclosure calendars to track important dates (filings, motions, hearings, depositions, discovery deadlines, etc.). Monitoring and managing all case deadlines to ensure compliance with court rules, legal procedures, and internal timelines. Regularly reviewing court orders and case filings to ensure compliance with legal and procedural deadlines, etc.

Minimum Requirements
Must know how to E-File
Intermediate understanding of trial deadlines/process
Legal case calendaring experience
Advanced administrative support skills