Eminent Domain Litigation Assistant

Trenam Law; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Trenam Law, located in downtown Tampa, seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support our Litigation practice, including a busy Eminent Domain attorney. The role focuses on high-level litigation support and efficient operation of the Litigation and Eminent Domain groups.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and detail-oriented, with experience in case file management, scheduling, discovery support, and trial preparation, ensuring professional client service and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant, ideally within litigation or land use matters.
• High school diploma required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems; iManage experience helpful.
• Strong knowledge of court filing procedures (electronic and in-person).
• Accurate, quality work product with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive legal and administrative support in litigation, eminent domain, and transactional matters.
• Draft, proofread, and finalize correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and legal documents.
• Maintain case and client files in document management systems (DMS); organize pleadings, exhibits, and correspondence.
• Manage attorney calendars, including court deadlines, depositions, client meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate with court personnel, opposing counsel, clients, vendors, and internal staff.
• Open new matters: gather information, initiate conflict checks, and draft engagement letters.

Skills

Microsoft Office

DMS

Calendar management

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

iManage

Job description

Trenam Law is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support our Litigation practice which includes a busy Eminent Domain attorney in our downtown Tampa office. This role enhances attorney effectiveness by providing high-level litigation support and ensuring the efficient operation of the Litigation and Eminent Domain practice groups. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and detail-oriented, with demonstrated experience in case file management, scheduling & calendaring, discovery support, and trial preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive legal and administrative support in litigation, eminent domain, and transactional matters
• Draft, proofread, and finalize correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and legal documents
• Maintain case and client files in document management systems (DMS); organize and file pleadings, exhibits, and incoming correspondence
• Manage attorney calendars, including court deadlines, depositions, client meetings, and travel arrangements
• Coordinate with court personnel, opposing counsel, clients, vendors, and internal staff
• Assist with opening new matters: gather relevant information, initiate conflict checks, and draft engagement and preservation letters
• Submit check requests, manage attorney expenses, and assist with time entry and billing procedures
• Support deposition and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and arranging logistics
• Occasionally assist with visual materials or mapping data related to land use cases (GIS experience is a plus, not required)
• Help maintain professionalism and client confidentiality in all interactions and documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant, ideally within litigation or land use matters
• High school diploma required
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems; iManage experience helpful
• Strong knowledge of court filing procedures (both electronic and in-person)
• Accurate, quality work product; strong attention to detail; highly organized
• Highly responsive and able to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Excellent communication skills and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Works effectively independently and as a team member in support of overarching goal of excellent client service