Litigation Legal Assistant

Jobot; 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

Jobot is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys across litigation and land use matters in a Tampa Bay firm. You will manage deadlines, organize files, draft pleadings, and coordinate with courts and clients while handling confidential information with discretion.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of litigation experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office and e-filing, and a detail-oriented, proactive approach to multitasking in a busy practice group environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in litigation.
• High school diploma required.
• Strong attention to detail and discretion with confidential information.
• Experience with e-filing procedures, electronic and in-person.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Discretion

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

iManage

Job description

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 per year

A bit about us

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

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

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Natasha van der Griendt

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

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