Legal Assistant Commercial Litigation – Temporary
A prestigious regional law firm in Downtown Fort Lauderdale is seeking a skilled Litigation Legal Assistant with strong State court litigation experience and solid administrative support skills to join them in a temporary capacity (1-3 months). This is an on-site job.
The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and confident managing cases from inception to resolution. Federal court and commercial litigation experience are a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
Litigation & Legal Support
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Prepare, file, and manage legal documents in State and Federal courts
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Manage litigation calendars, deadlines, trial orders, and hearings
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Retrieve and analyze court dockets and conduct legal research (Sunbiz, public records)
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Schedule depositions, special set hearings, and court reporters
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Ensure compliance with court-specific filing requirements (e-filing, e-Courtesy, CMS)
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Support trial preparation, including document production and exhibit organization
Administrative & Client-Focused Duties
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Handle client intake, file opening, and coordination with internal departments (billing, records, conflicts)
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Draft, proofread, and process legal correspondence, pleadings, and billing statements
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Maintain both paper and electronic filing systems, using tools like FileSite, CMS, Adobe Acrobat
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Manage time entry, pre-bills, and billing via SmartTime or Aderant (or similar systems)
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Answer phones, manage mail, and schedule appointments and internal meetings
Qualifications:
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5+ years of law firm experience, including State litigation (Federal experience preferred)
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Proven ability to support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel), and legal tech tools (FileSite, CMS, Aderant)
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage shifting priorities with professionalism
Schedule:
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Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (one-hour lunch)
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On-site position
Ready to Apply?
Reach out to Patrick Farley with Legal Search Solution: Patrick@TopLawJobs.com if you are qualfified for and interested in this outstanding opportunity!
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