Legal Assistant
Company: Ascension Global Staffing and Executive Search
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Our global Am Law 100 client is
seeking a Legal Assistant for their Ft. Lauderdale office. They are
seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced,
deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong
problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency
and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a
can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges
with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are
essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering
exceptional client service. With a client-focused mindset and an
initiative-taking approach, you will play a critical role in
driving success, anticipating needs, and providing strategic
solutions. If you are someone who demonstrate initiatives,
adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join their team.
This role will be based in our Fort Lauderdale office, on a
in-office basis. Regular in-office presence is required for
day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training
opportunities, and relationship building. The Legal Executive
Assistant provides high-level legal support to a team of attorneys
by providing a wide range of complex technical, document processing
and administrative services in the assigned practice
group/department(s). The successful candidate will effectively
manage all aspects of the professional responsibilities of the
assigned attorneys. Candidate should be flexible to work overtime
as needed. Key Responsibilities Manages and maintains busy
calendar, email and telephone; schedules appointments Prepares and
organizes complex travel arrangements Maintains client files,
updates contact lists Document management and production, drafts
letters and correspondence (including word processing, transcribing
and proof reading) Conserves attorneys time by reading, researching
and routing correspondence Monitors, screens, and responds to and
distributes incoming communication Process reimbursement expenses,
heavy expenditure reporting and credit card reconciliation Manages
client billing and collections, time entry Heavy client contact
(including with opposing counsel and courts) for coordination and
to assist with the management of client relationships Coordinates
client engagement and conflicts process Assists in business
development initiatives and filings Qualifications: Skills &
Competencies Extremely organized, detail-oriented, able to
multi-task and prioritize their workload and work well under
pressure The successful candidate should be a self-starter,
forward-thinking, action-oriented and focused Excellent
interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate well in a team
as well as work independently Strong attention to detail and
ability to manage time effectively Requires the ability to work
under pressure to meet strict deadlines Excellent verbal and
written communication skills Learn quickly to adapt to new
situations The ability to respond outside of normal business hours
Education & Prior Experience This position requires a minimum of
10-15 years' experience as an administrative or executive
assistant, in a professional administrative position in large or
medium size law firm Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
preferred Technology Proficiency with Windows-based software and
Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint,
Excel and Outlook required, as well as document management and
other office technologies
Keywords: Ascension Global Staffing and Executive Search, Key Largo , Legal Assistant, Legal , Fort Lauderdale, Florida
