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Description We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The role is based in the field of Business and Commercial Litigation with a focus on Aviation Law. As a Legal Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and play a key role in the management of customer relations and communication.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the process of e-filing and managing documents digitally

• Handle phone operations and reception duties

• Engage in light typing tasks, preparing legal documents and exhibits using Microsoft Office Suites and Adobe Acrobat

• Oversee calendar management, scheduling appointments, and setting up depositions

• Ensure accurate and efficient processing of customer credit applications

• Maintain customer credit records with utmost accuracy

• Manage complex business litigation processes

• Prepare files for hearings, ensuring all necessary documents are available and organized

• Assist in the management of bank accounts by making copies of checks and deposits

• Contribute to client relations through effective communication and detail oriented conduct. Requirements • Possess a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant

• Proficient in Calendar Management, ensuring all appointments and deadlines are accurately scheduled and met

• Demonstrated ability in maintaining Client Relations, ensuring all needs and inquiries are addressed professionally and promptly

• Excellent Communication skills, both written and verbal, to facilitate clear and effective interactions with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders

• Experience in handling Commercial Litigation and Complex Business Litigation processes

• Familiarity with e-File and e-Filing systems, ensuring all documents are digitally filed and organized systematically

• Expertise in Calendaring, managing all scheduling aspects within the legal office

• Ability to Schedule Appointments and Depositions efficiently, ensuring all parties are informed and prepared

• Experience in handling Exhibits, ensuring they are properly organized and prepared for court proceedings

• Proficient in Phone Operations, handling all incoming and outgoing calls professionally

• Fast and accurate Typing skills, ensuring all documents are prepared promptly

• Experience in Document Scanning, ensuring all documents are digitally archived and easily retrievable

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suites, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Experience in using Adobe Acrobat for PDF management and editing.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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