Legal Assistant

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 organization• Prepare, scan, and maintain pleadings, authorizations, and case documentation• Request, track, and organize medical records, insurance information, and billing statements• Draft and send correspondence on behalf of attorneys and paralegals• Maintain detailed and structured client file systems• Assist with claims reporting, insurance follow-up, and document retrieval• Prepare deposition summaries• Create chronologies from medical records• Assist with certain filings and ensure proper document handling• Save pleadings to the appropriate files and maintain organization within the system• Support the collection of medical bills and liens• Handle high-volume scheduling and calendar management for attorneys• Scan and upload daily mail into the case management system (ATO)• Provide back-office administrative and litigation support across teams• Coordinate 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 preferred• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and file management• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative legal team• Comfortable working within a structured, high-volume workflow• Bilingual Spanish is a plus, but not requiredFor immediate consideration, please send an updated copy of your resume to trevor@hirewithfox.com