Job Description

Job Title: Legal Secretary / Paralegal

Job Overview:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a Legal Secretary / Paralegal to join our client to support attorneys handling complex environmental litigation, regulatory matters, and land-use cases. This hybrid legal support role will focus on coordinating case documentation, preparing legal materials for hearings and trials, and ensuring compliance with state and local court procedures. Based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, this is a temporary-to-hire opportunity offering hands-on involvement in high-profile legal proceedings and direct collaboration with attorneys. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Compensation:
$35.00 – $43.00/hour depending on experience

Work Schedule:
Monday–Friday, standard business hours

Key Responsibilities of the Legal Secretary / Paralegal:

• Support attorneys in managing litigation workflows by drafting, formatting, proofreading, and finalizing legal documents in accordance with Florida state and local court requirements.
• Coordinate trial and deposition preparation, including creating binders, presentations, and discovery materials, and provide on-site assistance during court proceedings and depositions.
• Maintain organized case files, track critical deadlines, manage calendars, and facilitate communication with attorneys, government agencies, and external parties.
• Conduct legal research, prepare case summaries, and submit billable paralegal hours using iTimekeep.
• Utilize document management systems, such as NetDocuments, to organize and retrieve legal files efficiently.

Qualifications and Skills for the Legal Secretary / Paralegal:

• At least 5 years of experience supporting commercial litigation with a strong understanding of Florida court procedures and e-filing standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, including formatting tools and reveal codes, with excellent grammar and written communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Willingness to travel across Florida to assist attorneys during in-person court proceedings, trials, or depositions.
• Experience preparing trial materials, creating PowerPoints, supporting discovery, and managing administrative legal tasks.

Why Join Us?
This role provides the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys on meaningful and complex environmental legal matters. You’ll gain valuable courtroom exposure, contribute to impactful case outcomes, and grow your expertise in litigation support within a collaborative and professional environment.

About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we’ve grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology. Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Monday to Friday,

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