Legal Assistant

Job Description

Legal Assistant / Scheduler

Location: Tampa, FL | In person

Job type: Full time

Salary: $45,000–$55,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications

An insurance defense law firm in Tampa is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant / Scheduler to support its attorneys in a fast paced civil litigation practice.

Responsibilities

• Schedule hearings, mediations, depositions, conferences, and other events.
• Draft, proofread, and distribute legal documents and correspondence.
• Answer calls and communicate with clients and other parties.
• Track outstanding subpoenas and follow up with recipients.
• Organize records received in response to subpoenas and other requests, and prepare documents for production.
• Process incoming mail and pleadings.
• Manage competing deadlines and complete attorney-assigned tasks promptly.

Qualifications

• At least two years of legal assistant experience.
• Familiarity with civil litigation, court procedures, and Florida e-filing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organization, communication, proofreading, and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and solve problems in a busy office.

Compensation and benefits

The salary range is $45,000–$55,000 per year. Benefits are available after 90 days and include health, dental, and vision insurance; a health savings account; a retirement plan; two weeks of vacation; one week of sick time; and 10 paid holidays. A flexible schedule may be available.

Applicants must be able to commute to the Tampa office.