Legal Floater

Friedman Williams•Palm Beach, FL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This is an in-office legal support role at the firm's Palm Beach Gardens location. The Legal Floater provides legal and administrative assistance to attorneys and staff across the firm and multiple practice areas, serving as a dependable resource wherever support is needed. The role includes providing backup for Reception and Legal Secretaries during vacations, absences, and periods of high workload, and helping maintain smooth day-to-day office operations. The position suits an adaptable, highly organized, detail-oriented professional who can shift priorities, manage multiple assignments and deadlines, and work collaboratively with different people and practice groups. Work hours are between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Requirements

At least 3 years of legal assistant or legal secretary experience.
Prior law firm experience.
At least 2 years of Microsoft Word experience.
Experience with document formatting, Track Changes, and document comparison features in Microsoft Word.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a professional, fast-paced environment.
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to support a team-oriented culture.
Ability to commute to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide legal and administrative support to attorneys and staff across the firm.
Serve as backup for Reception and Legal Secretaries during vacations, absences, and periods of high workload.
Support attorneys in practice areas including Commercial Litigation, Corporate and Business Transactions, Real Estate, Estate Planning and Trust Administration, and Securities.
Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence.
Manage calendars, scheduling, client communications, and file organization.
Assist with scanning, electronic filing, document management, and records maintenance.
Prioritize multiple assignments and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
Help ensure smooth day-to-day office operations, including shared responsibility for common areas and office equipment.
Deliver exceptional service to attorneys, clients, and fellow team members.