Legal Assistant

LHH is seeking a litigation secretary/legal assistant interested in a contract to hire job opportunity in Fort Lauderdale, FL. We especially want to hear from those with insurance defense experience! We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented professional for this floater position that may convert to a full-time desk based on your performance. You will be responsible for drafting, formatting, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence; filing and e-filing for state and federal courts; assembling documents, outlines, and exhibits for court filings, arbitrations, mediations, depositions, and hearings; drafting basic discovery responses; calendaring and deadline management; research and fact finding; and other tasks as assigned. The ideal candidate will be a pleasure to work with, with a no-task-too-small attitude and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of solid litigation secretary/assistant experience, experience with insurance defense is a big plus!

• Strong computer proficiency, especially with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)

• A thorough understanding of litigation procedures and the discovery process

• Solid organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail

• Superb communication and interpersonal skills with a helpful, proactive mindset

Pay:$26-$28/hr.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision & more!

If you are a qualified litigation secretary/legal assistant interested in stepping up your career, please apply today!

Pay Details: $26.00 to $28.00 per hour

Search managed by: Richard Harley

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance