Job Description

Join our client's Government Law & Policy as a Legal Executive Assistant located in our Fort Lauderdale Office.

We 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 our 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.

Position Summary

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. 

Requirements

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented, with proven ability to multitask, set priorities, and perform effectively under pressure
  

• Proactive self-starter who is forward-thinking, action-oriented, and focused on results
  

• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to collaborate seamlessly within a team and work independently when needed
  

• Strong time management skills with a keen attention to detail
  

• Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing
  

• Quick to learn and adaptable to new situations and evolving business needs
  

• Willingness and ability to respond to work matters outside of standard business hours as necessary
  

• Comfortable meeting strict deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
  

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 10–15 years’ experience as an administrative or executive assistant, ideally within a large or mid-sized law firm or professional services organization
  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience strongly preferred
  

Technical Proficiency

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and Windows-based platforms
  

• Experience with document management systems and other standard office technologies
  

Benefits

About the Company

About the Employer

JM Networking, LLC is partnering with a distinguished law firm to recruit a Legal Executive Assistant for their Government Law & Policy team in Fort Lauderdale. This is an exciting opportunity for a high-performing administrative professional to contribute to a fast-paced and client-focused legal practice.

Our client values individuals who bring exceptional organizational skills, strong decision-making abilities, and a proactive, solutions-driven mindset. As a Legal Executive Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficiency and success of daily operations, supporting attorneys, and contributing to high-level legal projects. Excellent communication and a collaborative spirit are essential, as you’ll work closely with team members across the firm to deliver outstanding service.

This full-time, in-office position is based in Fort Lauderdale and requires regular attendance for day-to-day operations, team meetings, ongoing training, and relationship-building activities. If you are adaptable, innovative, and eager to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic legal environment, we encourage you to apply.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Flexible hours,

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