Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Legal Assistant / Paralegal Position

Advance Your Legal Career with Mentorship, Meaningful Work, and Growth Opportunities

Salary: $29 - $35 per hour ($62,000 - $72,000 annually), depending on experience

Our growing boutique law firm of over 20 years is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join our team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff. If you're looking for a position where your experience will be valued, your contributions will make a difference, and you'll continue developing your legal skills, we would love to hear from you.

Our practice includes real estate litigation, real estate transactions and closings, title matters, business disputes, probate, estate planning, wills, trusts, and other civil litigation matters. This diverse caseload offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of interesting matters while gaining valuable exposure across multiple areas of law.

We are looking for someone who already possesses a foundation of law office experience and can confidently handle day-to-day responsibilities, while also being excited to learn, grow, and take on new challenges. We believe experienced team members thrive when they are supported, mentored, and given opportunities to expand their knowledge and responsibilities.

You will work closely with attorneys and experienced staff in a collaborative environment that encourages professional development, initiative, and career advancement.

Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) are encouraged to apply and should indicate their language proficiency on their resume, although bilingual ability is not required.

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits Include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Paid training and continuing education opportunities
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Group insurance options
• Professional development and advancement opportunities

What Makes You a Strong Fit

We are seeking a candidate who brings:

• Prior law firm experience and a strong understanding of legal office procedures
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
• Strong communication and client service skills
• Professionalism, integrity, and accountability
• Critical thinking and practical problem-solving abilities
• A positive attitude and commitment to teamwork
• A desire to continue learning and growing professionally

Primary Responsibilities

Your responsibilities may include:

• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, title companies, and other parties
• Preparing legal documents, correspondence, notices, orders, and basic motions
• Managing litigation files and assisting attorneys with case management
• Coordinating hearings, mediations, depositions, and court proceedings
• Maintaining pleadings, discovery, and case records
• Managing attorney calendars and critical deadlines
• Filing documents through the Florida e-Filing Portal and applicable court systems
• Assisting with real estate transactions, closings, and title-related matters
• Helping keep matters moving efficiently from opening through resolution

Qualifications

• Prior litigation experience relevant to the duties listed above
• Experience using the Florida e-Filing Portal and coordinating hearings
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently while remaining a collaborative team member
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced legal environment

Why You'll Love Working Here

We understand that experienced legal professionals want more than just a paycheck. They want engaging work, opportunities to grow, and a team that appreciates their contributions.

At our firm, you'll find:

• Diverse and challenging legal work across multiple practice areas
• Direct mentorship and guidance from experienced attorneys
• Opportunities to expand your knowledge and skillset
• Meaningful responsibility and involvement in client matters
• A supportive, team-oriented, family-friendly culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• A growing firm where strong performers can continue advancing their careers

If you're an experienced Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or Paralegal seeking a firm where your experience is valued, your professional growth is encouraged, and your work has a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and learn more about joining our team.

Pay: $29.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• litigation: 1 year (Required)
• court hearing setting: 1 year (Required)
• Florida e-filing portal: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (Required)

Work Location: In person