Litigation Legal Assistant

FlechaConnect; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule after 90 days

Job summary

FlechaConnect is partnering with an established law firm in Tampa to add an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to its growing team.

This role supports 3–5 attorneys on business and community association matters, with a hands-on, organized approach and a long-term home in a stable Tampa office. The position offers a hybrid schedule after 90 days and a competitive salary of $65,000–$75,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and deadlines.
• Experience with Florida state and/or federal court procedures.
• Excellent calendaring, organization and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Stable employment history and a desire to find a long-term home.
• iManage and/or Aderant experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, hearings, depositions, mediations, deadlines and client meetings.
• Coordinate court reporters and litigation scheduling.
• Draft, edit, proofread and format pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery and correspondence.
• Assist with e-filing and tracking court and discovery deadlines.
• Maintain client and matter documents within the firm's document management system.
• Assist with attorney time entry, reports and other practice-related administrative needs.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, courts and outside parties.

Skills

Litigation experience

Calendaring & scheduling

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Client communication

iManage and/or Aderant

Long-term commitment

Tools

iManage

Aderant

Job description

Litigation Legal Assistant | Tampa | Hybrid | $65K-$75K

FlechaConnect is partnering with an established law firm in Tampa to add an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to its growing team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong litigation background who enjoys being hands-on, organized and an integral part of their attorneys’ practice. The Tampa office has a stable, long-tenured team and is continuing to grow.

The Legal Assistant will support approximately 3–5 attorneys with a mix of business litigation and community association matters. Community association experience is not required.

Candidates coming from business litigation, construction litigation, medical malpractice, bodily injury or other substantive litigation practices are encouraged to apply.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage attorney calendars, hearings, depositions, mediations, deadlines and client meetings
• Coordinate court reporters and litigation scheduling
• Draft, edit, proofread and format pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery and correspondence
• Assist with e-filing and tracking court and discovery deadlines
• Maintain client and matter documents within the firm's document management system
• Assist with attorney time entry, reports and other practice-related administrative needs
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, courts and outside parties

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm environment
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and deadlines
• Experience with Florida state and/or federal court procedures
• Excellent calendaring, organization and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple attorneys and competing priorities
• iManage and/or Aderant experience is a plus
• Stable employment history and a desire to find a long-term home

$65,000–$75,000, depending on experience.

The firm offers a strong benefits package, including 100% employer-paid medical coverage for employees, dependent medical coverage, 401(k) with employer match, paid parking and a hybrid schedule after the first 90 days.

The Tampa office is known for its camaraderie and long-tenured team, with firmwide initiatives focused on employee connection, mental health and wellness.