Legal Assistant / Secretary

The Fort Lauderdale, Florida office of a national insurance defense law firm is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented legal administrative assistant. Duties include creating and editing correspondence and legal documentation, electronic court filing using CM/ECF systems, scheduling, transcribing dictation, physical file maintenance, and other office tasks as assigned.

We offer a professional and friendly working environment, and salary is negotiable depending upon experience. Available benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as paid time off and holidays. The ideal candidate will have insurance defense and complex litigation experience.

Please send resume, availability and salary requirements.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• Experience assisting legal professionals in a high-energy environment.
• Proficiency in transcription of electronic dictation.
• Experience with CM/ECF systems and federal court electronic filing.
• Insurance defense and complex litigation experience preferred.
• Excellent proofreading and grammar skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Exemplary communication and organizational skills.
• Friendly, congenial attitude and strong customer service skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,500.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person