Practice Assistant - Litigation

Buchanan Ingersoll-Rooney•Tampa, FL

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is a national law firm with a proven reputation for providing progressive, industry-leading legal, business, regulatory and government relations advice to our regional, national and international clients. We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Practice Assistant in our Tampa, FL location to assist our attorneys in the Litigation Section. Hybrid schedules available for this role! In this position, you will seek to Achieve the highest level of administrative support for three or more Shareholder level attorneys. Maximize attorney time by managing schedules, calendaring, tracking deadlines, setting depositions and hearings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing and submitting expense reports. Ensure accuracy in the formatting, drafting, proofing, and editing of time-sensitive and confidential documentation. Contribute to client support by running conflicts checks, preparing engagement letters, opening new client matter, maintaining paper and electronic files, and preparing and submitting filings for federal and state courts. Grow your already vast skills as a legal support professional by managing projects and deadlines, collaborating with team members, and using your organization and time management skills to satisfy client needs and lead the Firm to success!

Requirements

Experience with electronic filing in both state and federal court, required.
Knowledge of appellate and trial deadlines.
A high school diploma or equivalent.
Five (5) or more years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in a Litigation group.
High attention to detail and strong time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and professional conduct with colleagues, clients, and vendors.

Nice To Haves

Appellate experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Achieve the highest level of administrative support for three or more Shareholder level attorneys.
Maximize attorney time by managing schedules, calendaring, tracking deadlines, setting depositions and hearings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing and submitting expense reports.
Ensure accuracy in the formatting, drafting, proofing, and editing of time-sensitive and confidential documentation.
Run conflicts checks, prepare engagement letters, open new client matters, maintain paper and electronic files, and prepare and submit filings for federal and state courts.
Manage projects and deadlines.
Collaborate with team members.
Use organization and time management skills to satisfy client needs and lead the Firm to success.