Legal Assistant
Tampa, Florida
Permanent
$50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per Year
LHH Recruitment Solutions is working with a top Law Firm in Tampa, FL, to find another experienced Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant. This client is focused on Commercial Litigation and is looking for an organized, proactive professional to join their expanding team. If you are passionate about litigation and have a proven success in the legal industry, this opportunity would be a great fit for you!
Responsibilities:
Leverage technology resources to ensure the group of attorneys is operating as efficiently and effectively as possible
Identify most efficient and effective manner to complete tasks
Prepare documents by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, printing, and transmitting text, data and graphics using office software applications
Knowledge of the legal processes that facilitate the accurate preparation of client documents and responding to filing or closing deadlines
Prepare and coordinate e-filings, as well as filings in state and federal courts if needed
Handle incoming and outgoing mail, faxes and scan documents
Ensure that documents are saved and filed into the appropriate workspaces/folders in FileSite and paper file
Maintain the daily calendar of each attorney including, but not limited to, scheduling appointments, meetings and travel arrangements
Maintain Outlook contacts for each attorney as appropriate
Open files, close files and assist with conflicts checks
Provide support to the attorneys with timesheets and regular billing matters
Request reimbursement for attorneys through ChromeRiver and for client costs through Accounts Payable
Maintain a good working rapport with clients which requires discretion and judgment
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job
Requirements:
At least 3 years of litigation experience in a law firm
Familiarity with construction and commercial litigation is a plus
Proficiency in office software applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and PDFs
Understanding of legal practices, terminology, documents, and court procedures
Knowledge of the firm's support tools
Effective communication and interaction skills in a business setting
A flexible and solutions-oriented mindset, capable of working under pressure and managing multiple priorities from various sources
Strong typing, spelling, grammar, proofreading, transcription, and general clerical abilities
Skill in coordinating work activities, preparing legal correspondence and documents, transcribing dictation, and organizing and maintaining files and records
Proficient in operating standard office equipment, including personal computers, copiers, multifunction printers, fax machines, and telephones
Education:
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; an associate degree, certificate, or related education is preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Legal Assistant
LHH
3 days ago
$50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per Year
Permanent
Tampa, Florida
LHH Recruitment Solutions is working with a top Law Firm in Tampa, FL, to find another experienced Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant. This client is focused on Commercial Litigation and is looking for an organized, proactive professional to join their expanding team. If you are passionate about litigation and have a proven success in the legal industry, this opportunity would be a great fit for you!
Responsibilities:
Leverage technology resources to ensure the group of attorneys is operating as efficiently and effectively as possible
Identify most efficient and effective manner to complete tasks
Prepare documents by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, printing, and transmitting text, data and graphics using office software applications
Knowledge of the legal processes that facilitate the accurate preparation of client documents and responding to filing or closing deadlines
Prepare and coordinate e-filings, as well as filings in state and federal courts if needed
Handle incoming and outgoing mail, faxes and scan documents
Ensure that documents are saved and filed into the appropriate workspaces/folders in FileSite and paper file
Maintain the daily calendar of each attorney including, but not limited to, scheduling appointments, meetings and travel arrangements
Maintain Outlook contacts for each attorney as appropriate
Open files, close files and assist with conflicts checks
Provide support to the attorneys with timesheets and regular billing matters
Request reimbursement for attorneys through ChromeRiver and for client costs through Accounts Payable
Maintain a good working rapport with clients which requires discretion and judgment
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job
Requirements:
At least 3 years of litigation experience in a law firm
Familiarity with construction and commercial litigation is a plus
Proficiency in office software applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and PDFs
Understanding of legal practices, terminology, documents, and court procedures
Knowledge of the firm's support tools
Effective communication and interaction skills in a business setting
A flexible and solutions-oriented mindset, capable of working under pressure and managing multiple priorities from various sources
Strong typing, spelling, grammar, proofreading, transcription, and general clerical abilities
Skill in coordinating work activities, preparing legal correspondence and documents, transcribing dictation, and organizing and maintaining files and records
Proficient in operating standard office equipment, including personal computers, copiers, multifunction printers, fax machines, and telephones
Education:
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; an associate degree, certificate, or related education is preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance