Litigation Legal Assistant

Bush Ross PA•Tampa, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Bush Ross is a full-service law firm located on Tampa’s Riverwalk. Founded over 40 years ago, the firm emphasizes a client-first culture and values and supports its employees. The Legal Assistant will support three attorneys and needs excellent 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 role includes organizing and maintaining original documents and electronic files, coordinating calendars and deadlines, handling administrative processes, filing documents, preparing legal materials for clients, drafting and finalizing documents, communicating with clients and agencies, and tracking work requiring action.

Requirements

At least 10 years of litigation legal assistant experience, including experience filing in state and federal courts.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Self-starter who is professional and a 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 involving legal subject matter and requiring considerable discretion and judgment.
Track the status of tasks and documents requiring action.
Contact state and federal agencies.
Communicate regularly with clients.