Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
14 days ago
Legal Assistant (Entry Level Bankruptcy Paralegal)

Established law firm is currently hiring a Legal Assistant. The position is full time. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The law firm provides benefits after successful completion of a 90 day probationary period.

The law firm is a boutique practice. General civil litigation, probate trust & estate planning, some real estate, commercial business litigation and bankruptcy. This position would support one Associate who handles primarily Bankruptcy matters. Applicants must have experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or Administrative experience with a completed Paralegal Certificate with some BK knowledge.

The Bankruptcy Legal Assistant/Paralegal is responsible for supporting the attorney in all Chapter 7 & 13 Bankruptcy proceedings. Prepare initial draft of bankruptcy filings. Assist in answering client calls, confirm appointments, and manage attorney calendar. You must be very organized and comfortable establishing a consistent workflow.

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