Legal Assistant

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join a litigation-focused team in Tampa, Florida on a Contract basis. This role supports attorneys with court filings, deadline tracking, document preparation, and day-to-day administrative coordination in a fast-moving legal environment. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, proofread, and finalize legal pleadings, correspondence, and other case-related materials for electronic submission in state and federal courts.

• Maintain complex calendars by tracking court deadlines, litigation milestones, hearings, and attorney commitments to ensure timely follow-through.

• Transcribe, edit, and format legal documents with a high level of accuracy and consistency.

• Organize and maintain case records by saving, indexing, and retrieving documents within the firm's document management system, including iManage.

• Coordinate depositions, meetings, and other case-related appointments by working with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and outside parties.

• Arrange attorney travel plans and process related expense documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

• Support litigation workflow through file maintenance and general administrative assistance, including scanning, copying, mailing, and other office tasks as needed.

• Assist attorneys who manage active litigation matters by keeping materials organized and helping ensure deadlines and deliverables are met. Requirements • At least 3 years of experience in a Legal Assistant or Legal Administrative Assistant role within a litigation-driven environment.

• Demonstrated knowledge of electronic filing procedures for both state and federal courts.

• Strong background supporting multiple attorneys while managing competing priorities effectively.

• Advanced attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate work in a deadline-sensitive setting.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills paired with strong organizational abilities.

• Ability to work independently, remain dependable, and contribute positively as part of a team.

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