Legal Administrative Assistant

Legal Administrative AssistantCarlton Fields is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant for its Tampa office. Qualified candidates must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience as a legal administrative assistant with a focus on business litigation, strong experience in litigation support and e-filing in FL. Knowledge and experience with document management systems, particularly iManage, and familiarity with appellate filings across Florida, in federal court, and in other states, is preferred.Qualified candidates must be flexible, proactive, have excellent organizational and communication skills, strong team player skills, proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. The ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks based on business needs is essential.Duties include, but not limited to:Supporting assigned attorneys with preparing, revising and proofreading and filing of documentsScheduling and calendaring Court appearances, and depositions, travel and other meetings.E-filing documents with Federal and Florida State CourtsAssisting with client billingPreparation and submission of new client business intake and conflicts requestsUpdate attorneys' calendars and contact listsAssistance to other Legal Administrative Assistants and attorneys if necessary for overflow supportActual salaries will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience and skillset. The salary range listed is just one component of the Carlton Fields total compensation package for employees. Other monetary rewards include annual discretionary bonuses based on performance and profit-sharing contributions based on eligibility and firm profitability.Additionally, Carlton Fields provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life, accident, and disability insurance plans. The firm also provides the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well-being programs.Carlton Fields is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable laws. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Carlton Fields is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Carlton Fields and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or applicant tracking system, please request assistance by e-mailing View email address on click.appcast.io. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue.