Commercial Litigation Legal Secretary

Overview

Litigation Legal Assistant – Downtown Fort Lauderdale – A well-established law firm in Downtown Fort Lauderdale is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy commercial litigation practice. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This position includes both traditional legal assistant duties and some paralegal responsibilities, with billable time tracking required.

Base pay range

Base pay range

$70,000.00 / yr - $90,000.00 / yr

This range is provided by CF Legal Recruiting and Staffing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and file pleadings in state and federal courts.
• Manage case files—both electronic and physical—including pleadings, correspondence, and discovery.
• Handle client intake, open new matters, and manage engagement documentation.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, conference calls, and videoconferences.
• Maintain attorney calendars, contacts, and deadlines.
• Assist with document organization, discovery responses, and trial preparation (exhibit lists, witness binders, etc.).
• Coordinate with litigation support vendors to meet strict deadlines.
• Draft correspondence and assist attorneys with meeting preparation.
• Enter billable and nonbillable time, process expense reports, and assist with accounts receivable follow-up.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client and firm information.

Qualifications

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