Legal Assistant - Commercial Litigation

Title: Complex Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant
Location: Downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL —
Onsite (5 days/week)
Hours: Monday–Friday,8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to$80,000
(DOE)
Benefits: Competitive benefits package including
100% employer-paid health insurance and
401(k) match
, PTO, professional development support.

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive Legal Assistant to support a busy commercial litigation team handling complex matters in state and federal courts and arbitration. The ideal candidate has substantial courtroom/filing experience, strong document management skills, and the ability to keep multiple matters litigation‑ready in a fast‑paced firm environment.

• Provide substantive litigation support for complex commercial matters in
  state and federal courts
  and
  arbitration (document preparation, filing, calendaring, docketing).

• Prepare and manage pleadings, discovery, motions, briefs, exhibit binders, and hearing/trial materials.

• Perform rule‑based calendaring and deadline tracking (court rules, arbitration timelines, service deadlines).

• E‑file documents with courts and arbitration panels; coordinate service of process and proof of service.

• Maintain and organize matter files in document management systems (Net Docs preferred); assist with Clio matter entries and time/billing as needed.

• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial logistics (vendor scheduling, travel arrangements, court reporter coordination, exhibit preparation).

• Draft routine correspondence and memos; proofread and format pleadings to firm standards.

• Manage incoming discovery and document productions: intake, Bates stamping, indexing, privilege logs, and production loading.

• Assist with trial preparation: assemble trial binders, exhibit lists, witness notebooks, demonstratives, and courtroom equipment setup.

• Liaise professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, mediators/arbitrators, and vendors.

• Support attorneys with administrative tasks to ensure matters are prepared and deadlines are met.

• 3–6+ years experience as a litigation legal assistant/paralegal supporting commercial litigation (or equivalent experience).

• Demonstrated experience with
  state and federal court procedures
  and
  arbitration
  practice.

• Strong competency with e‑filing systems, court rules, and service requirements.

• Excellent document drafting, proofreading, and formatting skills.

• Proven ability to manage heavy litigation caseloads, prioritize, and meet strict deadlines.

• Professional phone manner and strong written communication skills.

• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential client information.

• Hands‑on experience with
  Net Docs
  and
  Clio
  (or similar systems).

• Prior exposure to complex commercial cases (contracts, business disputes, post‑closing litigation, etc.).

• Experience coordinating trials and working directly with court clerks and arbitration administrators.

• Paralegal certification or relevant legal education is a plus.

If you feel you are qualified and would like to learn more about this position, please email Matt Salomon your resume at