Project Officers - PERMANENT

Project Assistant $50000 - $60000 per year | Tampa, FL | On-site | Permanent
A bit about us: We are a nationally recognized law firm focused on commercial real estate, land use, development, and complex business matters.
The firm represents owners, developers, investors, lenders, and institutions on projects that shape communities and drive economic growth.
With decades of combined experience, we are known for our strategic, results-oriented approach and its deep understanding of the legal, regulatory, and business realities clients face.
The firm advises clients at every stage of a project or transaction—from entitlements and acquisitions through construction, financing, leasing, and disposition—while also providing skilled advocacy in disputes when challenges arise.
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Long term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) / IRA or other retirement plan
Flexible Spending Accounts (pre tax options)
Job Details The Project Assistant / Project Coordinator will play a key role in ensuring matters and initiatives are executed efficiently, on time, and in alignment with client expectations. This individual will support project planning, tracking, reporting, and communication across teams, with a strong focus on organization, accuracy, and responsiveness.
Key Responsibilities Assist with planning, coordinating, and tracking legal projects and client matters from inception through completion
Maintain project timelines, task lists, and deliverables; Prepare and organize project documentation, status reports, and internal summaries
Support budgeting and cost tracking by monitoring expenses, invoices, and project-related data
Schedule and organize meetings, prepare agendas, and document action items
Assist with matter intake, file organization, and data management within firm systems
Identify potential project issues or risks and elevate appropriately
Provide general administrative and project support to attorneys and firm leadership as needed
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred; 2+ years of experience in a project coordination, legal assistant, or professional services support role
Prior experience in a law firm or construction/real estate-related environment
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with document management or project management tools preferred
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