Legal Assistant- 3577209

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Location: Tampa, Florida 33602

Salary/Payrate: $50K-$60K, bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Onsite

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets
hired

Job Description:

Well-established Tampa law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant with
at least 3 years of experience, ideally within litigation or
insurance defense. This role requires a highly organized and
proactive professional who can support attorneys across all
phases of case management while maintaining strict attention to
deadlines, accuracy, and client communication.

Key Responsibilities

* Schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, and other
litigation events
* Maintain familiarity with assigned cases, including parties,
facts, and deadlines
* Manage calendaring and ensure compliance with court deadlines
and procedures
* E-file documents in state and federal courts
* Proofread legal documents and correspondence for accuracy and
consistency
* Organize and maintain case files (electronic and physical)
* Process incoming mail, including proper naming, saving, and
calendaring
* Coordinate communication with clients, adjusters, and court
personnel
* Ensure compliance with client billing guidelines and reporting
requirements
* Process invoices and track case-related expenses
* Stay current with judge-specific and county-specific procedures

Qualifications

* Minimum 3+ years of legal assistant experience (litigation
preferred)
* Experience with insurance defense strongly preferred
* Knowledge of Florida court procedures and e-filing systems
* Familiarity with client billing guidelines and reporting
requirements
* Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
* High attention to detail with strong proofreading abilities
* Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
* Proficiency with legal and office software