Job Description

LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT opportunity with multi-office AV rated insurance defense firm to provide support in our Tampa office. Seeking experienced legal assistant with min. 2 yrs. litigation exp. Must be organized, ability to multi-task and proficiency in MS Office. Experience with TimeMatters a plus. Great working environment and benefit package to include medical, dental, life, long-term disability and matching 401(k). Qualified candidates should submit their resume with salary requirements.

The Legal Assistant is a vital role and performs administrative and clerical tasks to support the professional and paraprofessional by performing administrative and clerical duties. The Legal Assistant reports to any and all assigned team members including, but not limited to, Associate, Partners and/or Principal Attorneys with whom they work, Office Managers, billing clerks, Administrator and/or the Director of Operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, proofread and/or disseminate legal documents and correspondence as directed by the attorney.
• Administrative duties to include, but not limited to, copying, answering and directing telephone calls.
• Scheduling of hearing, depositions, mediations, conferences, examinations under oath and other events as directed by the attorney.
• Managing tasking system to ensure timely completion of all tasks assigned and updates to deadlines.
• Preparing legal professionals and paraprofessionals for events to include, but not limited to, compiling and organizing documents, preparing binders and/or folders.
• Gathering and organizing records, documents and other materials.
• Timely and efficiently maintaining case management data within case management program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Company Description

Groelle & Salmon, P.A. believes in the value and strengths of our employees and strives to recruit and maintain a team of highly diverse and talented individuals by offering competitive wages, great benefits and an exceptional training program. We are always searching for dedicated, hard-working individuals that are ready to face the challenges of our industry.