Commercial Litigation Assistant

Job overview

The Commercial Litigation Assistant role is onsite in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The posting lists an annual salary of $70,000–$75,000. Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is recruiting on behalf of a South Florida law firm; the assistant supports attorneys and paralegals handling commercial cases. The role provides administrative and substantive litigation support throughout case proceedings. It helps the legal team manage filings, documents, calendars, deadlines, discovery schedules, trial materials, and communications with courts, vendors, clients, and other participants.

What you'll do

• Support four attorneys and paralegals on commercial cases
• prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings
• file documents with state and federal courts using CM/ECF and Florida portals
• organize case files and exhibits
• manage calendars and schedule depositions, court appearances, and meetings
• coordinate with court reporters, process servers, vendors, and clients
• track deadlines and filing requirements
• prepare trial materials and hearing notebooks
• handle legal-team correspondence.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

commercial litigation assistant

fort lauderdale fl

ascension global staffing

$70,000–$75,000 per year

litigation support

legal documents

court e-filing

cm/ecf

florida court portals

case management

attorney support

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package
• mentorship and professional development
• advancement pathway.

Why this role

Three or more years of litigation or legal support experience; familiarity with Florida or federal court procedures and e-filing systems; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred and paralegal certificate a plus.

About the employer

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is hiring for this role. Industry: Employment Placement Agencies. Sector: 56.