Client Overview
Our client, a well-established Florida law firm, is seeking an experienced
Legal Secretary to join its Fort Lauderdale office. This position offers the opportunity to support a busy litigation practice handling complex medical malpractice matters in a collaborative and professional environment.
Salary
$70,000 - $90,000
Position Overview
The Legal Secretary will provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys throughout all phases of medical malpractice litigation, from pre-suit through trial and appeal. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and experienced managing complex litigation files in a fast-paced legal setting.
Responsibilities Of The Legal Secretary
- Prepare, proofread, and format pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
- Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files from case inception through closing.
- Coordinate attorney calendars, including hearings, depositions, mediations, meetings, and other litigation events.
- Monitor court deadlines and ensure timely filings in both state and federal courts.
- Assist with discovery, trial preparation, exhibit organization, and deposition coordination.
- File legal documents electronically with state and federal courts.
- Perform administrative tasks including opening new matters, conflict checks, time entry, expense reports, and travel coordination.
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and third-party vendors as needed.
Required Experience/Skills For The Legal Secretary
- 3–5+ years of Medical Malpractice Legal Secretary experience required.
- Strong knowledge of Florida state and federal court procedures, including e-filing.
- Experience supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation.
- Excellent organizational, proofreading, and document formatting skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).
- Experience with legal document management systems (iManage or similar) preferred.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Preferred Experience/Skills For The Legal Secretary
- Trial preparation experience.
- Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice.
Education Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary certificate is a plus.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision.
- 15 days of PTO.
- 401k Availability.