Legal Assistant - Litigation

SHUTTS & BOWEN • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Shutts & Bowen LLP, a leading Florida law firm, seeks a litigation assistant to join our litigation team in Tampa, Florida. This litigation assistant is responsible for various essential functions including case opening, conflicts checks, billing, training, records, and more. The role requires proficiency in the rules of procedure and experience with court filing systems, as well as effective communication skills for drafting and proofreading legal documents. The assistant will also track expenses, assist in the client billing process, schedule court hearings and client appointments, and manage case files. The position demands consistent delivery of outstanding client service and quality.

Requirements

• Must have three to five years of law firm experience, preferably as a litigation legal assistant.
• Experience with Federal and State court procedures.
• Experience working with multiple attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Experience working in a mid to large-size firm and collaborating with various firm-wide departments.
• Proficient knowledge of the rules of procedure using various court filing systems.
• Effective oral and written communication skills needed to draft and proofread correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Experience tracking firm, attorney, and client expenses and using application software to process reimbursements and payments.
• Knowledge and ability to participate in the client billing process.
• Schedule state court hearings by court requirements.
• Understand court requirements to calculate deadlines and ensure the attorney and team meet them.
• Schedule client appointments in coordination with the attorney.
• Possess some knowledge of special events planning and coordination.
• Managing electronic and paper case files.
• Handling incoming and outgoing mail and other correspondence.
• Consistently deliver outstanding client service and quality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree