Litigation Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant PositionBush Ross is a full service large local law firm located on Tampa's picturesque Riverwalk. We were founded on the principle that clients want caring, insightful, ethical, problem solvers who bring value to their business. We are committed to providing a "client-first" culture that emphasizes the care and concern for clients, as well as our employees.We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our dynamic support staff team. This position will report to practice group Shareholders and Associates for work product prioritization. This job operates in a professional office environment, and this position is expected to work out of the employer's primary office location.We foster a modern, business-professional environment where employees are valued and supported. In addition to competitive compensation, we are proud to offer our employees:Comprehensive benefits packagesGenerous paid time-off401k plan with profit sharingFree parkingBush Ross is an EEO employer.Essential responsibilities of the position will include:Organize, track, and maintain original documents and electronic files in PerfectLawSchedule meetings, deadlines, and maintain attorney calendars.Administrative operations such as trust deposits, check requests, and expense reimbursementFile documents with the courts or other government entitiesCompile closing binders/legal documents for transmission to clientPerform initial assessment of project/matter deliverables and requirementsDrafting, proofing, and finalizing legal documentsCompose correspondence/responses that deal with legal subject matter requiring considerable discretion and judgmentTrack status of tasks and documents requiring action by client/prospective clientContact state and federal agenciesPerform records research, review, and analysisCommunicate and meet with clients, as neededThe ideal candidate for this position will possess the following qualifications:5+ years of litigation legal assistance experienceExcellent written and verbal communicationExcellent organizational and time management skillsMust be professional, a self-starter, a and team playerAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing prioritiesProficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, various flowcharting programs, performing background searches and public record searchesFamiliar with electronic filings with governmental entities and document management systems