All Legal Staff - Tampa, FL
posted 4 months ago
Our client is looking for an exceptional professional Legal Assistant for this position who has excellent verbal and written communication skills, is capable of working in a fast-paced environment, and has above-average computer software skills. The ideal candidate takes ownership of work and projects and must have litigation experience. The areas of law include commercial litigation, construction litigation, and multi-party litigation in State and Federal Courts. This is a full-time permanent position with a 37.5 hour work week. Duties may include preparing, proofreading, editing, and finalizing legal documents including pleadings, motions, orders, and notices. The Legal Assistant will also prepare and finalize correspondence, communicate via telephone, email, and other forms of communication with clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel. Scheduling meetings, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials will be part of the role, as well as managing the attorney's calendar for all events and deadlines. Additionally, the Legal Assistant will prepare for upcoming calendar events, profile documents and emails, e-file with the courts, review dockets and Judge's preferences, and assist with client billing, timesheets, expense reports, travel, and other legal assistant duties. This position requires a proactive individual who can handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.