Litigation Legal Assistant

Trenam Law; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Trenam Law in downtown Tampa seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support a busy commercial litigation attorney. The ideal candidate thrives in an independent environment, is highly organized, and anticipates needs with minimal direction.

Key duties include drafting and finalizing complex documents, managing attorney calendars and court deadlines, coordinating with clients and courts, and assisting with deposition and trial preparation, while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, with litigation focus preferred.
• High school diploma required.
• Proficiency in MS Office 365, MS Excel.
• Strong knowledge of court filing procedures (electronic and in-person).
• Exceptional proofreading, editing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level legal and administrative support to litigations attorneys, meeting deadlines and maintaining client service.
• Draft, format, proofread, and finalize complex legal documents, including briefs and motions.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule hearings and meetings, and track court deadlines.
• Coordinate with clients, courts, and internal teams; maintain accurate case and contact information.
• Assist with deposition and trial preparation, including exhibit organization.
• Support new matter intake, including conflict checks and drafting engagement materials.
• Enter time in Aderant and manage document filing in iManage/DMS.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail in all work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Aderant

iManage

DMS

MS Office 365

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

Trenam Law is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to a highly productive commercial litigation attorney in our downtown Tampa office. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in an independent environment, is highly organized, and possesses a strong ability to anticipate needs and execute tasks with minimal direction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide high-level legal and administrative support to litigation attorneys, ensuring deadlines are met and client service remains exceptional
• Draft, format, proofread, and finalize complex legal documents, including briefs, motions, contracts, and correspondence
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule hearings and meetings, and track court deadlines
• ·Coordinate with clients, courts, and internal teams; maintain accurate case and contact information
• Assist with deposition and trial preparation, including exhibit organization and logistics
• Support new matter intake, including conflict checks and drafting engagement materials
• Enter time in Aderant and manage document filing in iManage/DMS
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail in all work
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant, prior focus in litigation preferred
• High school diploma required
• Proficiency in MS Office 365, specifically MS Excel
• Strong knowledge of court filing procedures (electronic and in-person)
• Exceptional proofreading, editing, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn new systems
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple matters
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and responsive
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Team-oriented with a commitment to excellent client service

Company Description

Busy law firm. Challenging assignments. Welcoming environment with a team focused approach.