Legal Administrative Assistant

3 days ago

Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States Akerman Full time

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the nation’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers across the United States.

Akerman is seeking a highly motivated Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to support our Fort Lauderdale litigation team. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical proficiency, excellent organizational skills, and sound judgment to manage complex calendars, filings, and case administration in a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid position with the requirement to work in the office at minimum three (3) days per week.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare, format, and file pleadings and other documents in Florida State and Federal Courts, including e-filing and service procedures.
  • Calculate, track, and manage litigation deadlines and court-related dates; maintain attorney calendars and docket entries with precision.
  • Maintain heavy caseload files (electronic and hard copy), including indexing, Bates labeling, and discovery management.
  • Draft, proofread, and finalize correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests/responses, and other legal documents.
  • Coordinate attorney travel, process expense reports, and handle general administrative tasks.
  • Assist with hearing/trial preparation, including exhibits, binders, witness lists, and logistics.
  • Communicate professionally with attorneys, staff, clients, and vendors; manage inbound/outbound calls and emails.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Minimum of five (5) years of litigation experience, preferably in a regional or national law firm setting.
  • Demonstrated experience with Florida State and Federal Court rules, e-filing platforms, and docketing practices.
  • Proven ability to accurately calculate and calendar litigation deadlines.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and PDF tools.
  • Exceptional proofreading, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills.
  • Experience with litigation support systems/platforms highly desired.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; professional demeanor and reliability are essential.


We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Please submit your resume and salary requirements. EOE

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