Legal Assistant

Our client, a boutique family law firm in Tampa, is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, organized, and team-focused professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to become an integral part of a collaborative practice. Family law experience is strongly preferred. However, the firm may consider a legal assistant from another practice area who has extensive law firm scheduling experience, is well versed in Florida e-filing, and is comfortable communicating with judges’ chambers, court personnel, opposing counsel, and other parties to coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, and case-related deadlines. The selected candidate must be comfortable working fully onsite and becoming immersed in the day-to-day operations of the practice. Some hybrid or remote flexibility may become available after approximately six months to one year, depending on performance and the needs of the team. Responsibilities: Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, and case-related scheduling Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, and other proceedings with judges’ chambers, court personnel, opposing counsel, and clients Handle Florida state court e-filing Assist with the preparation, organization, and management of discovery Draft, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence Provide trial preparation support Monitor court procedures, rules, and filing requirements Provide general legal administrative support as needed Qualifications: Prior family law experience is strongly preferred, including out-of-state family law experience Candidates without family law experience may be considered if they have substantial legal assistant experience involving complex scheduling and coordination Strong knowledge of Florida e-filing procedures Experience communicating professionally with courts, judges’ chambers, opposing counsel, and clients Experience assisting with discovery and trial preparation is preferred Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office Team-oriented mindset and willingness to assist wherever needed #J-18808-Ljbffr