Senior Legal Secretary -

Medical Malpractice Defense Location :

Coral Gables, FL Job Type :

Full-Time Position Overview A well-established litigation defense firm is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Secretary to support the firm's Managing Shareholder and lead a busy litigation support team. This position requires a highly organized, energetic, personable, and knowledgeable professional with extensive Medical Malpractice Defense experience. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver, capable of working independently, exercising sound judgment, and managing a high-volume litigation desk in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level support to the Managing Shareholder on Medical Malpractice Defense matters
• Serve as a lead member of the legal support team and assist with workflow coordination
• Draft, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and reports
• E-file pleadings in Florida state and federal courts
• Manage complex attorney calendars, scheduling, deadlines, and court appearances
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, trials, and other litigation-related events
• Maintain case files and communicate with clients, courts, experts, and opposing counsel
• Prepare exhibits, trial binders, discovery materials, and litigation documents
• Ensure deadlines are met and cases are managed efficiently from inception through trial Qualifications
• 5+ years of litigation legal secretary experience required
• Extensive Medical Malpractice Defense experience is required
• Prior experience supporting senior attorneys, shareholders, or managing partners strongly preferred
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience working with or leading legal support teams
• Knowledge of Florida court rules and e-filing procedures
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills
• Excellent typing, proofreading, and document formatting abilities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Energetic, personable, dedicated, and capable of independent thinking
• Experience with case management and billing systems preferred Preferred Attributes
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced litigation environment
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to anticipate needs and work with minimal supervision
• Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to providing exceptional support This is a priority hire for a candidate who can bring both substantial Medical Malpractice Defense experience and the leadership skills necessary to support the firm's Managing Shareholder and legal team.