Litigation Legal Assistant

Bush Ross P A•Tampa, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Company Bush Ross is a full service large local law firm located on Tampa’s picturesque Riverwalk. We were founded on the principle that clients want caring, insightful, ethical, problem solvers who bring value to their business. We are committed to providing a “client-first” culture that emphasizes the care and concern for clients, as well as our employees. The Position We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our dynamic support staff team. This position will report to practice group Shareholders and Associates for work product prioritization. This job operates in a professional office environment, and this position is expected to work out of the employer’s primary office location. Why Bush Ross? We foster a modern, business-professional environment where employees are valued and supported. In addition to competitive compensation, we are proud to offer our employees: Comprehensive benefits packages Generous paid time-off 401k plan with profit sharing Free parking Bush Ross is an EEO employer.

Requirements

5+ years of litigation legal assistance experience
Excellent written and verbal communication
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Must be professional, a self-starter, a and team player
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, various flowcharting programs, performing background searches and public record searches
Familiar with electronic filings with governmental entities and document management systems

Responsibilities

Organize, track, and maintain original documents and electronic files in PerfectLaw
Schedule meetings, deadlines, and maintain attorney calendars.
Administrative operations such as trust deposits, check requests, and expense reimbursement
File documents with the courts or other government entities
Compile closing binders/legal documents for transmission to client
Perform initial assessment of project/matter deliverables and requirements
Drafting, proofing, and finalizing legal documents
Compose correspondence/responses that deal with legal subject matter requiring considerable discretion and judgment
Track status of tasks and documents requiring action by client/prospective client
Contact state and federal agencies
Perform records research, review, and analysis
Communicate and meet with clients, as needed