• Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Type: Perm
  • Job #16528

Legal Search Solutions has partnered with a highly regarded, well-established plaintiff-side law firm in downtown Fort Lauderdale to identify an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant.

This opportunity offers the chance to work directly with a well-respected partner handling sophisticated personal injury and medical malpractice litigation matters. The firm is known for its high standards, strong reputation, and collaborative, professional environment.

Position Overview

The Litigation Legal Assistant will provide direct, high-level support to a partner managing complex plaintiff personal injury and medical malpractice cases. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who is comfortable working in a fast-paced litigation setting and maintaining organization across active, high-value matters.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day litigation support on plaintiff PI and medical malpractice cases from filing through trial.
  • Draft, format, and file pleadings, motions, notices, and correspondence.
  • Manage and maintain litigation calendars, including hearings, depositions, mediations, and deadlines.
  • Coordinate discovery, including document production, medical records, and case materials.
  • Communicate with clients, medical providers, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
  • Prepare deposition materials, exhibits, and trial binders.
  • Handle Florida e-filings and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures.
  • Maintain well-organized case files and proactively track case progress.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Prior experience supporting plaintiff personal injury and/or medical malpractice litigation.
  • Strong understanding of Florida civil procedure and litigation timelines.
  • Ability to manage multiple active cases with precision and attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Professional demeanor and ability to support a high-performing attorney.

What the Firm Is Looking For

  • Several years of practice-specific experience in plaintiff PI and/or med mal litigation.
  • A demonstrated track record of job stability.
  • A polished, reliable professional who can operate effectively in a high-expectation environment.

Compensation & Work Environment

  • Competitive compensation commensurate with experience (expected to be $70-80k).
  • Full-time, on-site position
  • Downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Opportunity to join a prestigious firm supporting a respected partner on high-level matters.

If you feel you are qualified and would like to learn more about this position, please apply here or send a current resume to Matt Salomon: Matt@TopLawJobs.com 
 
LEGAL ASSISTANT / SECRETARY – PLAINTIFF PERSONAL INJURY
OSBORNE FRANCIS & PETTIS, PLLC’s  Fort Lauderdale downtown office seeks an experienced Plaintiff's Personal Injury Legal Assistant with a minimum of five (5) years of personal injury and/or medical malpractice litigation experience in the State of Florida.  The position will support a very busy senior partner and an associate.
 

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