emergeFort Lauderdale, FL
Legal Administrative Assistant
Legal Administrative Assistant
Legal Administrative Assistant
emergeFort Lauderdale, FL
yesterday
Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsParalegals and Legal AssistantsLegal Support Workers, All Other
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)Our client, an AmLaw 100 law firm, is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support its growing South Florida Litigation Team in Fort Lauderdale. This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated national corporate dispute resolution practice, supporting attorneys on complex business disputes, commercial litigation, arbitration, mediation, and related transactional matters. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and enjoys working in a fast-paced, client-focused legal environment.
Rewards Opportunity to join an established AmLaw 100 law firm.
Exposure to sophisticated, high-level litigation and corporate dispute matters.
Collaborative team environment with opportunities to work alongside experienced attorneys.
Professional growth and development opportunities.
Exposure to emerging technologies and AI-powered tools in the legal industry.
Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to attorneys and legal team members.
Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, contracts, and settlement agreements.
Maintain electronic case files and documentation using NetDocuments.
Manage state and federal court filings, as well as filings through arbitration tribunal platforms.
Monitor court dockets, deadlines, and case schedules.
Assist with preparation for hearings, mediations, depositions, arbitrations, and trials.
Support document production, discovery, and general case management.
Coordinate calendars, meetings, client communications, and vendor relationships.
Assist with billing, collections, conflict checks, matter intake, and other administrative functions.
Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and business professionals across multiple jurisdictions.
Requirements:
Prior experience supporting attorneys in a law firm or professional services environment.
Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new technologies and software.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
Professional, proactive, and client-service-oriented approach.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
Experience with corporate dispute resolution, commercial litigation, or transactional practices is preferred but not required.
Interest in leveraging technology, including AI-powered tools, to improve efficiency.
Emerge is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. In compliance with applicable employment laws, we provide a fair and equitable hiring process and reasonable accommodations where required. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
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Level
Mid
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Occupation
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Industry
Offices of Lawyers
Posted
yesterday