Litigation Assistant
Direct Hire or Temp to Hire
Tampa, FL
TempExperts is seeking a Litigation Assistant experience is a plus to join a growing firm in Tampa, FL.
This Litigation Assistant would be supporting multiple attorneys by providing administrative support and oversight. A successful match will be a dedicated and experienced legal professional with a strong background in litigation and construction defect experience.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Ensure attorneys are operating as efficiently and effectively as possible by leveraging technology resources and identifying the most efficient and effective manner to complete tasks.
- Prepare documents by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, printing, and transmitting text, data and graphics using office software applications.
- Prepare and coordinate e-filings, as well as filings in state and federal courts if needed and respond to filing or closing deadlines.
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail, faxes and scan documents.
- Ensure that documents are saved and filed into the appropriate workspaces/folders in FileSite and paper file.
- Maintain the daily calendar of each attorney including, but not limited to, scheduling appointments, meetings and travel arrangements.
- Maintain Outlook contacts for each attorney as appropriate.
- Provide support to the attorneys with timesheets and regular billing matters.
- Request reimbursement for attorneys through ChromeRiver and for client costs through Accounts Payable.
- Maintain a good working rapport with clients which requires discretion and judgment.
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent. Associate degree, certificate, or related education is preferred.
- 3-5+ years of litigation experience preferred.
- Construction Defect experience is preferred.
- Comfort and efficiency with supporting multiple attorneys.
- Strong knowledge of and ability to apply office software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and PDF.
TempExperts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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