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Robert Half
Stuart, FL (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join a legal team in Stuart, Florida within a medical malpractice and nursing home negligence practice. This contract position offers the opportunity to support case activity from file maintenance through closing while assisting a fast-paced office with critical administrative and legal support. The ideal candidate brings prior experience in a legal environment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines with accuracy and professionalism.
Responsibilities:
- Support two paralegals with daily case coordination, document handling, and administrative legal tasks.
- Prepare and submit court filings through electronic filing systems while ensuring compliance with procedural requirements.
- Maintain attorney and case calendars by tracking deadlines, hearings, and other important dates.
- Organize, update, and manage legal files to keep case materials accurate, complete, and easy to access.
- Assist with closing case files, including compiling final documentation and confirming all required materials are complete.
- Help coordinate and process lien-related documentation and follow-up activities as part of case resolution.
- Review records and correspondence for completeness and route information to the appropriate team members in a timely manner.
- Provide general office and case support for matters involving medical malpractice and negligence claims.