Legal Assistant

To Apply for this Job Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/h4> A national law firm seeks a Legal Assistant for their Tampa, FL office<\/strong><\/p> Position Summary<\/strong><\/span><\/p> Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p> Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, client meetings (including Zoom), and coordinating with court reporters. Track court dates, discovery deadlines, e-recording and filing requirements.<\/li> Coordinate Continuing Legal Education (CLE) registrations, Florida Bar dues, and U.S. District Court annual renewals. Assist with attorney expense reports, unbilled time reports, and entry\/editing of attorney billable time in firm systems.<\/li> Transcribe from BigHand (Jon Ellis only), Draft, edit, proofread, and format a variety of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery requests\/responses, contracts, and correspondence to include calendaring and scheduling of pre-suit mediations.<\/li> Save client-related documents in the correct matter’s workspace in accordance with departmental naming conventions within the firm’s document management system (iManage).<\/li> Conduct legal research and corporate\/entity searches using Florida DBPR, Property Appraiser websites, and other relevant databases.<\/li><\/ul> Required Skills and Qualifications<\/strong><\/p> Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.<\/li> Excellent organizational, time management, and workflow coordination abilities.<\/li> Strong interpersonal and customer service skills; able to maintain professionalism under pressure.<\/li> High level of discretion when handling confidential client and case information.<\/li> Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with iManage and Aderant is preferred.<\/li> Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.<\/li><\/ul> Education and Experience<\/strong><\/p> Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred.<\/li> Minimum of three (3) years of legal assistant experience in a law firm or corporate legal department, preferably with experience in community association law or litigation.<\/li> Heavy typing and transcription are required, with a minimum typing speed of 60 WPM.<\/li> Must understand the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.<\/li><\/ul> Required Skills and Qualifications<\/strong><\/p> Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.<\/li> Excellent organizational, time management, and workflow coordination abilities.<\/li> Strong interpersonal and customer service skills; able to maintain professionalism under pressure.<\/li> High level of discretion when handling confidential client and case information.<\/li> Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with iManage and Aderant is preferred.<\/li> Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.<\/li><\/ul> Education and Experience<\/strong><\/p> Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred.<\/li> Minimum of three (3) years of legal assistant experience in a law firm or corporate legal department, preferably with experience in community association law or litigation.<\/li> Heavy typing and transcription are required, with a minimum typing speed of 60 WPM.<\/li> Must understand the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.<\/li><\/ul> <img src="https:\/\/counter.adcourier.com\/bWx0LjE5NzU5LjEyNTg0QGJlYWNvbmhpbGwuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"><\/p> 1478562_1793052521<\/span><\/p> To Apply for this Job Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>