This Is More Than a Legal Assistant Position.
For many people, this position is the first step toward building a long-term career in the legal profession.
At Cooper & Cooper, we believe in promoting from within whenever possible.
Many of the skills that make someone an exceptional legal assistant are the same skills that make an outstanding paralegal: organization, communication, attention to detail, ownership, and a genuine desire to help clients.
If you’re looking for a place where you can learn, grow, and eventually take on greater responsibilities, this opportunity was designed for you.
Build Your Career With a Firm That Is Growing
Cooper & Cooper has grown into a seven-figure law firm in a remarkably short period of time.
That growth has created new opportunities for talented professionals who want to help build a modern, efficient, and highly respected law firm.
We are not looking for someone who simply completes assigned tasks.
We’re looking for someone who wants to build a career.
Someone who enjoys learning.
Someone who takes ownership.
Someone who wants to become an indispensable part of a legal team.
If you’re willing to work hard, embrace feedback, and continually improve, Cooper & Cooper can become the place where your legal career truly begins.
What Makes Cooper & Cooper Different?
A Defined Team Structure
Our goal is to build every legal team around one attorney, one paralegal, and one legal assistant.
Each person has a distinct role, but the team succeeds together.
As a legal assistant, you’ll work side-by-side with experienced attorneys and paralegals, learning not only how to manage cases but also how exceptional legal teams operate.
Meaningful Responsibility
Legal assistants at Cooper & Cooper are trusted with responsibilities that directly impact our clients, our attorneys, and the success of the firm.
You won’t simply answer phones or organize files.
You’ll become an essential part of helping cases move forward while learning the day-to-day operations of a successful law practice.
Modern Technology & Systems
We continually invest in technology, automation, artificial intelligence, and streamlined workflows.
Our goal is to eliminate unnecessary administrative work so our team can spend more time serving clients and less time fighting inefficient systems.
A Clear Path for Growth
We don’t believe careers should remain stagnant.
Our goal is to develop talented people from within the organization whenever possible.
As you gain experience and demonstrate your abilities, you’ll have opportunities to take on increasingly complex responsibilities while working alongside experienced attorneys and paralegals.
For team members who are motivated to continue growing, this position can become the foundation for advancement into a paralegal role and other leadership opportunities within the firm.
We invest in people who invest in themselves.
What You’ll Do
As a Legal Assistant, you’ll support an attorney and paralegal while helping manage the administrative and procedural aspects of an active legal caseload.
Responsibilities may include:
- Managing attorney and case calendars.
- Tracking deadlines, hearings, mediations, depositions, consultations, and client meetings.
- Scheduling hearings and coordinating availability with judicial assistants, opposing counsel, mediators, and clients.
- Preparing and filing documents through Florida’s e-filing system.
- Serving documents and maintaining accurate service records.
- Organizing and maintaining electronic client files.
- Preparing routine correspondence, notices, and administrative documents.
- Opening and closing client matters.
- Monitoring incoming mail, email, court notices, and electronic service.
- Communicating professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other third parties.
- Confirming appointments, hearings, and deadlines.
- Assisting with document execution, notarization, and file preparation.
- Supporting billing, time-entry, and administrative processes.
- Helping the attorney and paralegal stay organized and informed.
- Identifying potential scheduling conflicts or missed deadlines before they become problems.
- Providing responsive, professional, and compassionate service to clients.
- Learning the procedural and practical aspects of Florida family law, probate, estate planning, and guardianship while working alongside experienced legal professionals.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Dependable and consistent.
- Comfortable managing multiple deadlines and priorities.
- Proactive rather than reactive.
- Able to follow established procedures while using good judgment.
- Professional in both written and verbal communication.
- Comfortable speaking with clients who may be emotional, frustrated, or overwhelmed.
- Able to remain calm under pressure.
- Willing to take responsibility for mistakes and correct them quickly.
- Comfortable learning new technology and systems.
- Collaborative and team-oriented.
- Interested in building a long-term career with the firm.
You Don’t Have to Know Everything on Day One
We’re looking for someone with the right mindset more than someone who already has every answer.
The most successful legal assistants are curious, dependable, organized, and eager to learn.
If you’re willing to ask questions, accept feedback, and continuously improve, we’ll provide opportunities for you to grow professionally.
Our goal isn’t simply to hire someone for today’s responsibilities.
Preferred Experience
Strong candidates may have experience with:
- Legal calendaring and deadline management.
- Scheduling hearings, mediations, depositions, and client meetings.
- Florida’s e-filing and e-service systems.
- Communicating with judicial assistants and court personnel.
- Family law, probate, estate planning, or guardianship matters.
- Law firm case-management software.
- Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or similar platforms.
- Drafting routine legal correspondence and notices.
- Managing high volumes of email, documents, and deadlines.
- Supporting multiple attorneys or legal professionals.
What Success Looks Like
A successful Legal Assistant at Cooper & Cooper:
- Keeps calendars accurate and deadlines protected.
- Anticipates what the attorney or paralegal will need next.
- Responds promptly and professionally.
- Maintains organized and complete files.
- Communicates clearly with clients and coworkers.
- Follows through without repeated reminders.
- Identifies potential problems before they become larger issues.
- Learns quickly and continually improves.
- Takes ownership of their work.
- Becomes someone the legal team can genuinely rely upon.
- Demonstrates the growth and initiative necessary to eventually advance into a paralegal role.
What We Offer
Our team members receive:
Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
Performance-based bonus opportunities.
A clearly defined attorney, paralegal, and legal assistant team structure.
Modern legal technology and continually improving systems.
Training and ongoing professional development.
Meaningful responsibility from day one.
A collaborative workplace built on accountability, teamwork, and mutual respect.
A clear pathway for advancement into a paralegal position.
Additional opportunities for leadership as the firm continues to grow.
The opportunity to help build one of Florida’s premier law firms.
A Personal Note from Anthony Cooper
One of my favorite parts of building Cooper & Cooper is watching people grow.
Some of the best legal professionals I’ve worked with didn’t begin their careers as experienced paralegals.
They started by learning the fundamentals, asking thoughtful questions, taking ownership of their work, and consistently improving every day.
That’s exactly what this position is about.
We’re looking for someone with the character, work ethic, and desire to build a career—not simply find another job.
If you work hard, embrace feedback, and continue developing your skills, we want Cooper & Cooper to be a place where you can continue advancing professionally for years to come.
We’d love to help you build that future.
Anthony Cooper
Founder & Managing Partner
Ready to Start Your Legal Career?
If you’re looking for more than just another job and want to build a meaningful career in the legal profession, we’d love to hear from you.
Every application is personally reviewed by our hiring team.