Legal Assistant #36690
Legal
Fort Lauderdale, FL Contract To Hire Jul 17, 2024
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our client in Fort Lauderdale, FL! The ideal candidate will thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, taking initiative to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and accurately. This Contract-to-Hire opportunity offers $37-$38/Hour!

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide administrative support to Trust and Estate attorneys and paralegals.
  • Manage department billing and invoicing.
  • Handle general correspondence.
  • File both physical and electronic documents.
  • Answer client calls, connect incoming calls, and perform initial screenings for potential clients.
  • Manage all aspects of client intake, including information collection, file opening, and preparation of engagement documents.
  • Schedule and coordinate meetings, including videoconferences and conference calls.
  • Maintain and manage attorneys’ contacts, schedules, and calendars.
  • Process expense reports and check requests.
  • Retrieve information from files as needed.
  • Assist with accounts receivable collection follow-up.
  • Support attorneys and paralegals in meeting preparations.
  • Maintain confidentiality of client information.
  • Efficiently manage information through various firm databases, including MS Teams, Word, Excel, iManage, and other platforms.

Requirements:
  • At least 3-4 years of executive administrative experience in a law firm.
  • Experience in Trust and Estates is a plus.
  • Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle high volumes of work.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to take initiative.
  • Proficiency in MS Teams, Word, Excel, iManage, and other relevant platforms.

Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) has been a leading provider of contract, temporary, temporary-hire & direct hire solutions. We began as a staffing agency and evolved to a national provider of workforce management solutions with a niche recruitment focus in Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, & Information Technology. To learn more about CSS, visit our website: www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.