What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant position at Akerman LLP?
Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 26 offices throughout the United States.
Akerman is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant for its Fort Lauderdale office. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and possess a minimum of five (5) years' litigation experience, preferably in a regional or national law firm setting. Qualified candidates must have experience with Florida State/Federal Court filings and possess the ability to calculate deadlines for calendaring. Advanced skill level in Microsoft Office applications is required along with strong proofreading/critical thinking skills; knowledge of litigation support systems is highly desired. It is essential that the applicant be able to communicate with attorneys and co-workers effectively and efficiently, have strong calendaring and organizational skills, be able to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Other job duties include heavy caseload file maintenance, general administrative duties such as expense reporting, arranging attorney travel, and other various duties as assigned.
We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. EOE
