Legal Assistant Land Use Zoning Job at Solomon Search Group, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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  • Solomon Search Group
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL

Job Description

Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal – Environmental & Land Use Practice

Location: Florida (statewide travel required)
Employment Type: Temp-to-Perm
Billable Expectation: 300–600 hours per year

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join our Environmental & Land Use practice group on a temp-to-perm basis. This role supports attorneys handling complex environmental litigation, regulatory matters, and land-use cases. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with a high-performing attorney with a significant caseload and to contribute meaningfully to high-stakes matters across the state of Florida.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys.

  • Draft, proofread, and format lengthy legal documents (45–60 pages) to ensure compliance with court and judge-specific formatting requirements.

  • Maintain and organize case files, including e-filing in Florida state and local courts in accordance with all procedural requirements.

  • Conduct legal research and prepare supporting materials for hearings, depositions, and trials.

  • Assist with discovery, including document organization, preparation of exhibits, and management of document productions.

  • Prepare trial and deposition binders, create PowerPoint presentations, and provide on-site support during court proceedings throughout Florida.

  • Manage calendars, track critical deadlines, and coordinate schedules for attorneys and case teams.

  • Communicate professionally with attorneys, government agencies, and private organizations regarding environmental and land-use matters.

  • Record billable time accurately using iTimekeep.

  • Manage documents using NetDocuments document management system.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience providing litigation support in commercial litigation environments.

  • Strong working knowledge of Florida local and state court e-filing procedures and document formatting requirements.

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, including use of reveal codes and formatting marks.

  • Excellent grammar, punctuation, and proofreading skills.

  • Experience preparing trial materials, exhibits, and presentations.

  • Ability and willingness to travel throughout Florida for depositions and trials.

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Preferred Experience

  • Prior work supporting attorneys in environmental, regulatory, or land-use litigation.

  • Familiarity with NetDocuments and iTimekeep systems.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Temporary work, Local area,

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