Legal Administrative Assistant

Description

We are looking for an experienced Legal Executive/Administrative Assistant to provide high-level support to a team of five attorneys in Delray Beach, Florida. This Contract to permanent opportunity is ideal for an administrative assistant with significant experience who excels at coordinating complex calendars, managing appointments, and maintaining an organized office environment. The role also offers occasional front-desk and office support coverage, making flexibility and professionalism essential to success.

Responsibilities:

- Coordinate and manage daily calendars for five attorneys, ensuring meetings, appointments, and legal-related scheduling needs are handled accurately and efficiently.

- Arrange appointments, depositions, and other time-sensitive commitments while anticipating conflicts and adjusting schedules as priorities change.

- Serve as a dependable administrative partner by tracking important dates, confirming logistics, and keeping attorney schedules well organized.

- Provide backup coverage for reception duties, including answering inbound calls and directing inquiries in a detail-oriented manner.

- Assist with general office support tasks as needed to help maintain smooth day-to-day operations.

- Communicate clearly with attorneys, internal staff, and external contacts to support scheduling and administrative needs.

- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling legal calendars, communications, and sensitive information.

Requirements

- At least 3 years of experience in an administrative support role, preferably within a legal or detail-focused services environment.

- Proven ability to manage complex scheduling and calendar coordination for multiple stakeholders.

- Experience setting appointments, organizing meetings, and coordinating depositions or similar scheduled events.

- Strong administrative office skills, including phone coverage and general clerical support.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a detail-focused, client-focused approach.

- Ability to work independently, stay organized, and manage competing priorities with accuracy.

- Comfortable stepping in to support reception and office assistant responsibilities when needed.

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