Legal Assistant (Litigation)- 3697646

Title: Legal Assistant (Litigation)

Location: Tampa, FL

Salary: $68,000 – $72,000

Type: Full-time / Permanent

Work Environment: Onsite

Referral Fee: $500 – should you refer a candidate our client
hires.

Job Description

Our AmLaw law firm client is seeking a Legal Administrative
Assistant for its Tampa office. Qualified candidates must possess
a minimum of 5 years of experience as a legal administrative
assistant with a focus on business litigation, strong experience
in litigation support and e-filing in FL. Knowledge and
experience with document management systems, particularly
iManage, and familiarity with appellate filings across Florida,
in federal court, and in other states, is preferred.

Qualified candidates must be flexible, proactive, have excellent
organizational and communication skills, strong team player
skills, and proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
and PowerPoint. The ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks
based on business needs is essential.

Duties include, but not limited to:

* Supporting assigned attorneys with preparing, revising and
proofreading and filing of documents
* Scheduling and calendaring Court appearances, and depositions,
travel and other meetings.
* E-filing documents with Federal and Florida State Courts
* Assisting with client billing
* Preparation and submission of new client business intake and
conflicts requests
* Update attorneys’ calendars and contact lists
* Assistance to other Legal Administrative Assistants and
attorneys if necessary for overflow support