Bilingual Legal Assistant

Salary:
Starting at $30/hour (commensurate with experience) + comprehensive benefits
Fully onsite in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Bilingual Legal Assistant to join a growing Workers' Compensation law firm in Fort Lauderdale, FL . This is a fully onsite position supporting attorneys in a fast-paced claimant-side Workers' Compensation practice. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of claimant Workers' Compensation legal assistant experience, is highly organized, excels at client communication, and thrives in a high-volume environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of 120+ Workers' Compensation files
• Provide administrative support to attorneys, including scheduling, calendar management, and deadline tracking
• Request and organize medical records and discovery documents
• Prepare settlement documents and other legal correspondence
• Maintain accurate case files using legal case management software
• Communicate professionally with clients, medical providers, and other parties
• Prioritize multiple deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
• Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and legal software daily

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of claimant-side Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant experience (required)
• Bilingual English/Spanish (required)
• Experience with legal case management software
• Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced legal environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must be able to work fully onsite in Fort Lauderdale, FL (no remote option)

About the Company:
Our client is a well-established Plaintiff/Claimant-focused law firm known for providing exceptional legal representation and outstanding client service. They offer a collaborative, team-oriented work environment along with a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, and opportunities for long-term career growth.