Legal Assistant
1 month ago
Tampa
Job Description We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a well-established Tampa law firm specializing in Construction Law, Commercial Litigation/ Financing/ Real Estate, General Business & Corporate Law, and Merger & Acquisitions. This is an opportunity to join a tight-knit, collaborative legal team committed to excellence, client service, and long-term stability. Position Summary The Legal Assistant will play a critical role in supporting attorneys through litigation case management, document preparation, legal administrative support, and client communication. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and enjoys being an integral part of a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities • Manage litigation case workflows, deadlines, and file organization, • Draft, revise, and proofread pleadings, correspondence, and discovery, • Maintain client files and prepare documents for file opening/closing, • Transcribe legal documents and operate standard office equipment, • Assist attorneys with scheduling, communication, and document preparation, • 5+ years litigation legal assistant experience required, • Strong knowledge of law office procedures and litigation processes, • Excellent drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills, • Fast and accurate typing; experience with dictation, • High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s preferred, • $60,000+ per year, based on experience, • Health, dental, vision, life insurance, • 401(k) + match, • Generous PTO, • Flexible schedule, • Free parking, • On-site in desirable Hyde Park Village