Job Overview
Our client a Tampa Law Firm is hiring a Litigation Legal Assistant for a permanent position. Seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented individual with strong technical aptitude, initiative, and a client-centered approach to provide high-level support to litigation attorneys. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support attorneys in managing case files, conducting research, and preparing legal documents. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and analysis skills, along with a solid foundation in legal administrative procedures.
Duties
- Assist attorneys with legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Prepare, review, and revise legal documents such as pleadings, motions, orders, and correspondence arranging for their delivery to parties involved in a matter.
- Manage and organize case files, ensuring all documentation is complete, accurate, and properly electronically filed.
- Conduct analysis of case data and relevant legal information to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Perform administrative tasks including scheduling appointments, maintaining calendars, and coordinating meetings.
- Coordinate and participate in document production.
- Communicate via phone, voicemail with clients, opposing counsel, witnesses and experts.
- Assist with hearing, deposition and trial preparation.
- Maintain attorneys calendars for meetings, hearings, depositions; docketing critical dates.
- Other legal administrative duties such as opening files, screening phone calls, travel arrangements, finalizing billing and duties related to a legal assistant role.
- Collaborate with team members to streamline workflow processes and improve efficiency.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal with strong familiarity in legal research and drafting.
- Demonstrated analysis skills with the ability to interpret complex legal information accurately.
- Prior experience in legal administrative roles or paralegal work is required.
- Excellent writing skills for preparing clear and concise legal documents.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Proficiency in legal software applications and document management systems.
- Effective communication skills to interact professionally with clients, attorneys, and external agencies.
- Knowledge of filing procedures, legal terminology, and compliance standards. This position provides an engaging environment for professionals eager to develop their legal career while contributing meaningfully to our organization’s success. We welcome candidates committed to excellence in legal support services.
Pay: $68,000.00 – $82,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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