Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant-Corporate Law (CD)

Suncoast Drivers • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Are you looking for a great opportunity in an environment where you're appreciated and respected? This is the place for you! Come join our dynamic team where we understand home/work life balance. We are an upbeat group, with a fantastic company culture, and looking to expand our team with experienced professionals like you! We pride ourselves on taking care of our valued employees, with a camaraderie that can't be beat. Come grow with us, and become a part of our amazing team!! We need a bright and reliable individual, with stable job history, looking to be part of our firm long-term.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of legal assistant experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, punctuation, and communication skills (both written and verbal), with strong attention to detail.
• Flexible attitude and the ability to deal well with changing assignments and priorities.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Client-oriented focus, with confidentiality respected at all times.

Nice To Haves

• Prior commercial real estate and/or land use experience is preferred but not required.
• Corporate Law experience preferred.
• Experience with a document management system and time entry system preferred.
• Billing experience preferred.
• BA/BS preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with preparation of legal documents. Create, edit, and proofread work product to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain calendars including appointments and meetings of clients and attorneys.
• Processing reimbursements, expense reports and check requests.
• Effectively manage projects by meeting deadlines and conducting follow-up as needed.
• Inputs, reviews, edits, and closes timekeepers' time entries through the firm's web-based time entry program.
• Handles monthly client billing. Reviews billing pre-bills for accuracy and completeness. Performs client, matter and timekeeper inquiries, and narrative edits.
• Opens new matters and generate client conflict checks. Sets up and maintains timekeeper's work files, including daily and regular filing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees