Paralegal
Fort Lauderdale, FLFull-time$50–60K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
This full-time, in-office Legal Administrator role at Fortress Legal Plan supports attorneys and the legal plan through research, document preparation and review, client communication, and administrative work. The position is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and is not entry-level. The employer seeks candidates with at least two years of legal experience; paralegal studies credentials are preferred.
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Job Summary:
This is a full-time (in office) role for a Legal Administrator at Fortress Legal Plan. The Legal Administrator will be responsible for various day-to-day tasks including managing, monitoring, and servicing the legal plan, legal document preparation, communication, research, and document review. This is an on-site role located in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Duties:
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Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for cases
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Draft legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and correspondence
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Organize and maintain case files and documents using document management systems
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Proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness
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Assist attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and depositions
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File legal documents with the court system
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Assist with data entry and organization of client information
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Conduct interviews with clients and witnesses to gather information
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Provide administrative support to attorneys as needed
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Maintain confidentiality of client information at all times
Qualifications:
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Associate's degree or certificate in paralegal studies preferred
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Proven experience working as a paralegal or in a similar role
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Strong knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
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Proficient in using document management systems and other legal software
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
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Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
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Familiarity with phone etiquette in a professional setting
Qualifications
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At least 2 years of legal experience
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Law and legal document preparation skills
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Strong communication skills
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Research and document review skills
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Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
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Ability to work independently and in a team
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Proficiency in legal research tools and software
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Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
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Fluency in Spanish is a plus
Benefits:
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Competitive salary based on experience level
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Health insurance coverage
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Retirement plan options
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Paid time off and holidays
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.
Please note that this is not an entry-level position. Only candidates with relevant experience will be considered.
To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience as a Paralegal.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
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401(k)
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Dental insurance
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Health insurance
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Life insurance
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Paid time off
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Vision insurance
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How this job compares
Set against the 991 open Paralegal jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$50–60K/yr
- US median$75–110K/yr443 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $55K, is 42% below the US median midpoint ($95K) — in the lowest quarter of Paralegal salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 46 open Paralegal jobs in Florida and 991 across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Florida
- Robert Half Legal8 open
- CGS Federal6 open
- Kubicki Draper5 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Paralegal postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (768 postings).
- Education
- 243 of the 991 open Paralegal jobs (25%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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