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Legal Assistant

$25 - $28 / hour
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Posted Jul 02
Full Time
On Site
Plantation, Florida

Atrium is seeking on behalf of our client a Legal Assistant based in Plantation, FL. A background check may be run only after a conditional offer is made, where permitted by law. Position: Legal Assistant Location: Plantation, FL Employment Type: Full-time Compensation: $25–$28 an hour Position Overview The Legal Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys handling litigation matters. This role involves managing case documentation, coordinating deadlines, and ensuring smooth communication with clients and external parties. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and work collaboratively with attorneys and staff to support case preparation and execution. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys handling litigation matters, ensuring timely and accurate assistance
  • Draft, revise, format, and proofread pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and other case-related documents
  • Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up to date
  • Coordinate court deadlines, filings, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation
  • Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and outside vendors
  • Assist with document production, discovery responses, and general case management
  • Support billing, expense tracking, and additional administrative functions as needed

Required Experience/Skills

  • Minimum 3+ years of Legal Assistant experience in a law firm environment
  • Strong knowledge of court procedures, legal terminology, and litigation document preparation
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • High attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems

Preferred Experience/Skills

  • Litigation experience strongly preferred
  • Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Education Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred
  • Additional legal training or coursework is a plus

Benefits If eligible under the ACA, medical, dental and vision benefits and time off in accordance with local paid sick time laws will be offered. Additional benefits may include paid holidays, a 401(k)-retirement plan, life insurance, disability coverage, and an employee assistance program, where applicable. Other compensation programs may include overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, or other incentive compensation, where applicable. Commitment to Diversity As a woman-owned firm, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Candidates who apply for roles through the Atrium website will be added to our candidate pool and may be considered for additional roles of a similar title. Please contact us to request an accommodation. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO Applicant Communication Consent By applying to this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, and/or emails from Atrium and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to opt out on any message you receive. For more details, please review our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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