Proxy Legal Search is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for a law firm in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of transactional law experience, with commercial real estate experience preferred. This is a hybrid position. (3 days in office required)

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and paralegals
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal and transactional documents
• Assist with commercial real estate transactions, deadlines, and outstanding items
• Manage attorney calendars, meetings, travel, and correspondence
• Open new clients and matters and assist with conflict checks
• Maintain electronic files and document management systems
• Assist with billing, time entry, proformas, and expense reports
• Communicate with clients and other professionals as directed
• Handle confidential information and proactively follow up on outstanding matters

Qualifications

• 3+ years of transactional legal experience
• Commercial real estate experience preferred
• Strong proofreading, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support busy attorneys
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems

Proxy Legal Staffing & Search Group has partnered with a local firm to find a contract family law legal assistant to support attorneys and paralegals in a busy family law practice.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and paralegals
• Maintain electronic and physical client files
• Manage attorney calendars, appointments, and meetings
• Prepare correspondence, engagement letters, and other legal documents
• Assist with state court filings and electronic filing
• Communicate with courts and prothonotaries
• Enter attorney billable time and process expense reports
• Answer phones and provide general administrative support

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Legal Assistant or legal support experience
• Experience with PACER, court filings, and prothonotary websites
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Proxy has partnered with a growing company to hire a Client Order Specialist! This is a long-term contract position.

The Customer Order Specialist will be responsible for managing the receipt and distribution of customer orders for multiple business units. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and review incoming emails in the customer relations inbox for all business units.

• Acknowledge purchase orders (POs) and return them to customers with appropriate stamps and terms and conditions.

• Distribute purchase orders and correspondence to the correct regional or country teams or designated Customer Service Experts.

• Identify and escalate rush or priority orders requiring immediate attention.

• Verify key data points by comparing purchase orders with master data fields to ensure accuracy.

• Establish and maintain customer portals such as Ariba, Corcentric 360, Coupa, Taulia, and others.

• Support the customer service team by performing various administrative tasks and transactions related to order management and customer support.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in order management, customer service, or sales support.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and document handling.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Experience with customer portals (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, Taulia) preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general ERP systems a plus.

Proxy Legal Staffing & Search Group has partnered with a local firm to find a real estate legal assistant! 

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and edit real estate and closing-related documents.
• Coordinate and schedule closings, appointments, and other transaction-related activities.
• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and the Real Estate Group.
• Assist with residential real estate transactions from contract through closing.
• Prepare and review Closing Disclosures and HUD-1 Settlement Statements.
• Utilize SoftPro closing software to support transaction and closing processes.
• Communicate with clients, lenders, title companies, real estate agents, and other parties involved in transactions.
• Maintain organized and accurate transaction files and documentation.
• Assist with additional projects and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting residential real estate transactions is required.
• Familiarity with title insurance and the real estate closing process.
• Experience preparing or reviewing Closing Disclosures and/or HUD-1 Settlement Statements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and WordPerfect.
• Experience using SoftPro closing software preferred/required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and administrative skills.

Proxy Legal Staffing & Search Group has partnered with a well-established law firm in the Charleston area to identify an experienced Paralegal to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional with strong litigation experience who enjoys managing files, supporting attorneys, and working collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities:

• Draft discovery and assist with the preparation of petitions, motions, responses, notices, and other legal documents.
• Manage litigation files and maintain ownership of case files and deadlines.
• Electronically file documents in both state and federal courts.
• Assist attorneys with hearing and trial preparation, including preparing trial notebooks.
• Order and organize medical and billing records.
• Coordinate client communications and respond to client inquiries.
• Schedule depositions and maintain calendars for all deadlines and important case dates.
• Provide general administrative and legal support, including document preparation, formatting, scanning, filing, transcription, and answering phones.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and other members of the legal support team.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years of paralegal experience.
• Paralegal certification is preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, and internet research.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong client-service mindset with the ability to multitask and effectively manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Proxy Legal Staffing & Search Group has partnered with a Pittsburgh based firm to find a legal assistant! Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a fast-paced practice. The ideal candidate will have 2–7 years of prior legal assistant or legal secretary experience and thrive in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and track deadlines

• Prepare, proofread, and format pleadings and legal documents

• Handle e-filing in federal and state courts

• Maintain case files and assist with trial preparation

• Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel

• Support billing, expense reporting, and special projects as needed

Qualifications:

• 2–7 years of law firm experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary

• Litigation experience required

• Strong knowledge of court procedures and e-filing

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word; solid Excel and PowerPoint 

Proxy Legal Search has partnered with a growing in-house client to identify a Corporate Paralegal to support its executive team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced corporate environment and handling a broad range of real estate, compliance, and contract matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and proofread a variety of legal documents, including real estate documents, commercial contracts, service agreements, and corporate correspondence.
• Review, maintain, and manage commercial agreements, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs).
• Support corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.
• Research state and local business licensing requirements and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Review and maintain corporate records, deeds, and other legal documents.
• Monitor contractor licensing requirements and other state-specific regulatory obligations.
• Organize and maintain legal files using a document management system.
• Provide administrative and legal support to the executive team while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a corporate paralegal or legal secretary, preferably in a real estate or corporate environment
• Experience reviewing commercial contracts and corporate legal documentation.
• Knowledge of corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent written communication, proofreading, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with executives and cross-functional teams.

Proxy Legal Staffing & Search Group has partnered with a respected Pittsburgh based firm to find a legal billing coordinator! This is a hybrid position.

Responsibilities

• Review and edit pre-bills and generate invoices according to established billing cycles.
• Perform conflict checks and apply retainer funds as directed.
• Process write-offs in accordance with firm policy.
• Prepare complex invoices, including split-party and electronic billing.
• Submit invoices through third-party e-billing platforms.
• Review billing documentation for accuracy and resolve billing inquiries.
• Create customized billing formats, schedules, and analyses as needed.
• Produce final client invoices and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of billing experience in a legal or professional services environment.
• Experience with e-billing platforms and outside counsel billing guidelines.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Proxy Legal Staffing & Search Group has partnered with a respected law firm client seeking an experienced Legal Assistant. This role supports complex litigation.

Responsibilities:

• Manage litigation files (paper & electronic)
• Handle attorney calendars and email review
• File documents via ECF/PACER and court dockets
• Use document management systems like NetDocs
• Support with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and legal software
• Other administrative duties as needed.

Required Skills:

• 4+ years supporting litigation attorneys
• Strong knowledge of court filing procedures and legal tech
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or paralegal certification
• Extensive litigation support background

Proxy Legal Staffing & Search Group has partnered with a growing firm to find a labor & employment paralegal!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of labor and employment matters, including litigation, counseling, and administrative proceedings.
• Draft, review, and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence.
• Manage cases before federal and state courts, as well as administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and state human relations commissions.
• Conduct legal and factual research related to employment laws, regulations, and workplace policies.
• Organize, review, and summarize personnel files, employee records, payroll records, and other employment-related documents.
• Assist with all phases of discovery, including document collection, review, production, and preparation of privilege logs.
• Coordinate and manage electronic document databases and case files.
• Prepare attorneys and clients for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials.
• Draft chronologies, witness summaries, and case status reports.
• Monitor and track litigation deadlines, court filings, and administrative agency requirements.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, and court personnel regarding case-related matters.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification strongly preferred.

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in labor & employment experience 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Experience with litigation support software.

• Strong working knowledge of federal and state court rules and e-filing platforms (e.g., PACER, CM/ECF, state-level e-filing systems).

• Familiarity with trial preparation and courtroom presentation tools is a plus.