Legal Administrative Assistant - 5+ Yrs Experience - Insurance Defense - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Legal Administrative AssistantMarshall Dennehey, a multi-office national defense firm, is seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Fort Lauderdale, FL office. At Marshall Denneheywe value collaboration, development, and excellence.About the RoleAs a Legal Administrative Assistant, you will provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support in civil litigation cases. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented legal setting.ResponsibilitiesMaintain trial and discovery calendars, ensuring deadlines are met and documents are timely filedSchedule and coordinate hearings, depositions, legal proceedings, and meetingsAssist with attorney time entry and invoice processing using billing softwareOpen, organize, and maintain case files, ensuring documentation is up to date and accessibleDraft and prepare pleadings, correspondence, reports, motions, and discovery documents under attorney directionReview and summarize medical records, contracts, and case evidence, and assist with preparing chronologies and summariesPrepare, issue, and track subpoenas and other legal requests for recordsPerform other litigation support duties as neededQualificationsMinimum 5 years of experience as a legal assistant supporting litigators in personal injury and/or medical malpractice defenseFlorida State Court e-filing experience requiredProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel); experience with WordPerfect a plusStrong written and verbal communication skillsHighly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize competing demandsHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredPhysical DemandsThe role is primarily sedentary with regular use of office equipment. Occasional standing, walking, reaching, and lifting of up to 20 pounds may be required.What We OfferCompetitive salary based on experienceFull-time benefits package including:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceEmployer-paid life and short-term disability insurance401(k) plan with employer matchPaid holidays and PTOA dynamic, supportive team environment with opportunities for career growth