Job Description

Position: Legal Assistant – Litigation
Location: Tampa, FL 33602
Parking: Yes, 80% paid
Pay Rate: $25–$35 per hour (based on experience)
Work Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (7.5 hours/day)
Location: 100% in-office

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of various areas of law and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills. This role is essential in supporting our attorneys with administrative tasks, legal research, and document preparation, ensuring the smooth operation of our law office.

Litigation Legal Assistant Experience:

• Must have prior litigation legal experience

• Employment law, personal injury, general litigation, and product liability experience is a plus but not required

• State and Federal e-filing experience desired

Duties

• Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and contracts

• Conduct legal research using tools such as Westlaw to support case preparation

• Manage case files and maintain organized records for easy retrieval

• Perform data entry tasks to ensure accurate documentation of client information and case details

• Communicate with clients to gather information and provide updates on case progress

• Draft correspondence and other legal documents as required

• Support the team in various areas of law, including estate planning, workers’ compensation, personal injury, patent law, and tribal law regulations

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information in compliance with legal standards

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years’ litigation experience

• Experience with Federal court filings

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to problem solve

• Excellent customer service skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Prior experience with a document management system is a plus

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required