Litigation Legal Assistant

Bush Ross P A•Tampa, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Bush Ross is a full-service local law firm located on Tampa’s Riverwalk. The firm describes its culture as client-first and emphasizes care and concern for clients and employees. The Litigation Legal Assistant will support three attorneys and needs strong multitasking and organizational skills. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of litigation legal assistant experience, including filing in state and federal courts. The firm describes its environment as modern and business-professional, with employees who are valued and supported. The position is full-time and includes competitive compensation and the benefits listed in the posting.

Requirements

At least 10 years of litigation legal assistant experience.
Experience filing in state and federal courts.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Self-starter, professional, and team player.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and various flowcharting programs.
Ability to perform background searches and public-record searches.
Familiarity with electronic filings with governmental entities and document management systems.

Responsibilities

Organize, track, and maintain original documents and electronic files in PerfectLaw.
Schedule meetings and deadlines and maintain attorney calendars.
Handle administrative operations, including trust deposits, check requests, and expense reimbursements.
File documents with courts and other government entities.
Compile legal documents for transmission to clients.
Perform initial assessments of project or matter deliverables and requirements.
Draft, proofread, and finalize legal documents.
Compose correspondence and responses concerning legal matters that require considerable discretion and judgment.
Track the status of tasks and documents requiring action.
Contact state and federal agencies.
Communicate regularly with clients.