Legal Assistant

RemotePeople; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

RemotePeople is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Legal Assistant in the Tampa area to support attorneys with case management, client communications, and document preparation.

The role requires handling confidential information with discretion, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and familiarity with case management or e-filing software. You will interact with clients and opposing counsel while maintaining calendar and filing deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college or paralegal coursework a plus.
• Experience in a legal, medical, or administrative support role preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with legal case management or e-filing software is a plus.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day case files from intake through resolution, including organizing and maintaining client documentation.
• Communicate professionally and regularly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other outside parties.
• Draft, format, and proofread correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Track case deadlines and manage attorney calendars.
• Assist with e-filing and maintaining case management databases.
• Support billing, time-entry, and settlement/closing documentation as needed.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to attorneys and paralegals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paralegal coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management software

E-filing software

Job description

A well-established Tampa-area law firm is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support attorneys with case management, client communication, and document preparation. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in a professional legal environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day case files from intake through resolution, including organizing and maintaining client documentation.
• Communicate professionally and regularly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other outside parties.
• Draft, format, and proofread correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Track case deadlines and manage attorney calendars.
• Assist with e-filing and maintaining case management databases.
• Support billing, time-entry, and settlement/closing documentation as needed.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to attorneys and paralegals.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college or paralegal coursework a plus.
• Prior experience in a legal, medical, or administrative support role preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple case files and deadlines.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with legal case management or e-filing software is a plus.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

What's Offered:

Competitive pay based on experience, health benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth within the firm.