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Legal Administrative Assistant
Fort Lauderdale, FL

H1: Join Our Team as a Legal Administrative Assistant at a Top U.S. Law Firm
H2: Exciting Opportunity in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Law Firm Seeking Experienced Legal Administrative Assistant

The Role:

As a Legal Administrative Assistant at our top 100 U.S. law firm, you will work with our Corporate Practice Group at our Fort Lauderdale, Florida office. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills and a cooperative, team-oriented attitude. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of legal administrative support experience, with a strong understanding of securities offerings, commercial loan representation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate filings, and governance issues.

Responsibilities:

- Create Microsoft Office Word documents with basic features and complex formatting
- Run conflict checks and open new client matters
- Draft engagement letters and other required documents with attorney's direction
- Maintain electronic files in document management system
- Input and edit attorney's time
- Assist with client billing and maintain attorney's calendars
- Schedule meetings and make travel arrangements
- Process expense reimbursements and invoices
- Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Courteous and professional demeanor
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Team player with ability to work with attorneys and colleagues
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Skilled in using PDF programs/software (i.e. Kofax)
- Working knowledge of document management software

Benefits:

- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Independent and proactive work environment

Join our team and become a valuable member of our top U.S. law firm. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to be considered for this exciting opportunity. EOE

- Legal Administrative Assistant position at top U.S. law firm
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida location
- Full-time opportunity
- Minimum of 5 years of legal administrative support experience required
- Corporate Practice Group
- Excellent communication skills and team-oriented attitude
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs and document management software
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Independent and proactive work environment






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