Legal Assistant

Frederick Fox

Fort Lauderdale, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Billing, Calendar Management, Case Management, Detail Oriented, Documentation, File Maintenance, File Management, Health Insurance, Healthcare Providers, Insurance Claims, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Medical Billing, Medical Records, Mentoring, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Personal Injury, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Team Player
LOCATION
Fort Lauderdale, FL
POSTED
Today

I've partnered with a well-established personal injury law firm in Plantation that's hiring a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support their tobacco litigation department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional looking to continue building their career within a firm that values development, stability, and long-term growth.Their culture emphasizes hands‑on mentorship, professional development, and internal promotion. This is a 100% on‑site role offering strong collaboration and exposure to the litigation process.Key Responsibilities Open and manage new legal files with a high level of accuracy and organizationPrepare, scan, and maintain pleadings, authorizations, and case documentationRequest, track, and organize medical records, insurance information, and billing statementsDraft and send correspondence on behalf of attorneys and paralegalsMaintain detailed and structured client file systemsAssist with claims reporting, insurance follow‑up, and document retrievalCreate chronologies from medical recordsAssist with certain filings and ensure proper document handlingSave pleadings to the appropriate files and maintain organization within the systemSupport the collection of medical bills and liensHandle high‑volume scheduling and calendar management for attorneysScan and upload daily mail into the case management system (ATO)Provide back‑office administrative and litigation support across teamsCoordinate with medical providers, insurance carriers, and internal stakeholdersQualifications 5+ years of legal assistant/paralegal experience (litigation experience strongly preferred)Experience within personal injury, medical records, or high‑volume case environments is highly preferredStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced settingHigh attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and file managementExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work independently while supporting a collaborative legal teamComfortable working within a structured, high‑volume workflowBilingual Spanish is a plus, but not requiredFor immediate consideration, please send an updated copy of your resume to trevor@hirewithfox.com#J-18808-Ljbffr

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