Litigation Legal Assistant — Dynamic Case Support

Rissman Law; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Rissman Law in Tampa, FL is seeking a proactive, highly organized Legal Assistant with litigation experience to join our growing team. This role supports attorneys by managing deadlines, case files, and daily operations in a fast-paced environment.

You will handle calendars, e-service notifications, document preparation, and professional communication with clients and court personnel. The ideal candidate demonstrates reliability, strong multitasking, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a litigation Legal Assistant
• Demonstrated reliability with tenure
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling hearings, mediations, depositions, appeals, and other case-related events
• Monitor and process electronic service (e-service) notifications and correspondence
• Maintain, organize, and update case files, pleadings, and legal documents
• Track and calendar court dates, filing deadlines, and other critical case milestones
• Prepare, format, proofread, and file legal documents and correspondence
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, court personnel, opposing counsel, experts, and internal team members
• Assist with case management, workflow coordination, and administrative support functions
• Support attorneys with special projects and additional responsibilities as needed

Skills

Litigation

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

Rissman Law in Tampa, FL is seeking a proactive, highly organized Legal Assistant with litigation experience to join our growing team. This role supports attorneys by managing deadlines, case files, and daily operations in a fast-paced environment.

You will handle calendars, e-service notifications, document preparation, and professional communication with clients and court personnel. The ideal candidate demonstrates reliability, strong multitasking, and teamwork.