Litigation Legal Assistant

Australia-Employment; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 days PTO

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K with match

Discretionary bonus

Paid Parking

Job summary

A well-established Tampa Bay law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys across litigation and land use matters, including a busy eminent domain practice. This role is a strong fit for someone who's proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling deadlines across multiple active files - open to candidates with experience in any area of litigation.

WILL TRAIN ON EMINENT DOMAIN!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant across litigation
• High school diploma required
• Proactive and detail-oriented with strong deadlines

Responsibilities

• Track and manage attorney deadlines, hearings, depositions, and travel logistics
• Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, clients, vendors, and internal staff
• Organize case files and correspondence within the firm's document management system
• Draft, proofread, and finalize pleadings, discovery materials, and legal correspondence
• Handle new‑matter intake, including conflict checks and engagement letters
• Manage expense reports, check requests, and attorney time entry
• Prepare exhibits and coordinate logistics for depositions and trial
• Support land‑use matters with visual or mapping materials as needed (GIS experience a plus, not required)

Skills

Legal Assistant experience

Litigation support

MS Office

e-filing

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Tools

iManage

Job description

Litigation Legal Assistant

$65000 - $70000 per year | Tampa, FL | On-site | Permanent

Join a well-established Tampa Bay law firm - Litigation Legal Assistant opening supporting a dynamic practice group!

A leading Tampa Bay law firm with over 50 years of history and 100+ attorneys practicing across multiple disciplines. Recognized consistently in Best Lawyers, Chambers USA, and Florida Super Lawyers, this firm has built its reputation on client service, collaboration, and community investment. With offices across Tampa Bay and a culture known for long‑term employee retention, this is a firm people join and build careers at.

Why join us?

• 18 days PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K with match
• Discretionary bonus
• Paid Parking

Job Details

LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT

A well‑established Tampa Bay law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys across litigation and land use matters, including a busy eminent domain practice. This role is a strong fit for someone who's proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling deadlines across multiple active files - open to candidates with experience in any area of litigation. WILL TRAIN ON EMINENT DOMAIN!

Responsibilities

• Track and manage attorney deadlines, hearings, depositions, and travel logistics
• Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, clients, vendors, and internal staff
• Organize case files and correspondence within the firm's document management system
• Draft, proofread, and finalize pleadings, discovery materials, and legal correspondence
• Handle new‑matter intake, including conflict checks and engagement letters
• Manage expense reports, check requests, and attorney time entry
• Prepare exhibits and coordinate logistics for depositions and trial
• Support land‑use matters with visual or mapping materials as needed (GIS experience a plus, not required)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant - open to candidates with experience in any area of litigation
• High school diploma required
• Comfortable working independently and managing shifting priorities
• Familiarity with e‑filing procedures, both electronic and in‑person
• Strong attention to detail and consistently accurate work product
• Clear communicator, able to handle confidential information with discretion
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; document management system experience (iManage or similar) a plus