Legal Assistant

Brock & Scott • Tampa, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Brock & Scott, PLLC is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support an attorney and paralegal/manager with the day-to-day operations of the law office. This position will provide administrative and legal support to the team while assisting with case-related tasks and helping ensure compliance with client requirements and applicable legal regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to solve problems and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic legal environment. Prior legal experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Excellent writing, proofreading, customer service, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take direction while also working independently.
• Ability to adapt to changes in policies, procedures, and client requirements while maintaining accuracy and productivity.
• Ability to think creatively and exercise sound judgment when addressing unique situations or circumstances that may not have a clearly defined solution, while knowing when to seek guidance or escalate issues.
• Comfortable learning and utilizing computer programs, legal software, and web-based systems.
• Strong work ethic and ability to function effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment and discretion.

Nice To Haves

• Prior legal experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of the Mortgage Default industry is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and paralegals with the daily operations of the office.
• Assist with preparing, proofreading, and organizing legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain accurate and organized case files and ensure information is updated in applicable systems.
• Assist with monitoring deadlines, client requirements, firm procedures, and applicable legal regulations.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, paralegals, court personnel, and other parties as needed.
• Utilize and learn legal software, web-based systems, and other technology necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Assist with various administrative and case-related projects as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and firm information and exercise appropriate discretion and judgment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• voluntary life insurance
• voluntary vision insurance
• critical illness insurance
• basic life insurance policy in the amount of one time your annual salary (with a minimum of $25,000 and a maximum of $200,000.00) at no cost
• paid holidays
• PTO package of 12 days per year
• 401(k) plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED