Legal Administrative Assistant- 3496620

AMS Staffing Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$500 referral fee

Awesome benefits

Job summary

A staffing agency in Tampa is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to manage administrative tasks for legal cases. This role involves preparing documents, coordinating client interactions, and managing attorney schedules. The ideal candidate should have at least three years of experience in a law firm setting and be proficient in Microsoft Office. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a client service orientation are essential. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of experience in a law firm or family office setting is preferred.
• Experience with trust and estate, corporate diligence, or tax is required.
• Must be a notary public or eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, proofread, and edit correspondence to ensure accuracy.
• Manage attorney calendars and client meetings.
• Organize and maintain client files.
• Review and edit pre-bills.
• Draft correspondence to clients.
• Submit new business intake and conflicts checks.
• Answer calls and handle routine client inquiries.
• Perform various administrative duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational abilities

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Client service-oriented

Ability to multi-task

Confidentiality

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma

Experience in law firm or family office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

iManage

Aderant

Job description

Vice President of Recruiting and Business Development at AMS Staffing Inc.

Job Title: Legal Administrative Assistant

Location: Tampa FL 33602

Salary/Payrate: $60K-$65K annually and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Onsite

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: No

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

Job Description

Candidates must be able to efficiently and accurately manage the administrative responsibilities associated with complex tax, estate planning, corporate, probate, and trust administration matters while ensuring smooth operations and effective coordination of tasks across the team. The LAA will play a key role in preparing documents, coordinating with clients, maintaining accurate records, and supporting attorneys in the delivery of exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, proofread, and edit correspondence, including transmittal letters and correspondence to the Internal Revenue Service, ensuring accuracy in spelling, grammar, format, and content.
• Manage attorney calendars and open matters, including scheduling client meetings, hearings, and deadlines.
• Organize, maintain, and update client files (both electronic and physical), including estate planning binders and probate administration documents.
• Review and edit pre-bills, ensuring they are ready for attorneys’ review and approval.
• Drafting correspondence to clients with invoices and addressing billing related questions.
• Submit new business intake and conflicts checks and opening/closing of client matters.
• Answer telephone calls and routine questions from clients and team members, and/or routing calls to appropriate staff.
• Perform administrative duties such as client file management, general correspondence, expense reports, CLE tracking, check requests, and other administrative tasks.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Attention to detail with strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to quickly learn other programs. Experience in iManage and Aderant is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Client service-oriented with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and team members.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information.
• Ability to work extra hours as needed.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn.

Educational/Job Experience Requirements

• High school diploma from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a law firm or family office setting is preferred.
• Experience with trust and estate, corporate diligence, or tax.
• Is a notary public or is eligible and will apply shortly following acceptance of the role.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

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