Litigation Legal Assistant - Hybrid Role & Training

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after 90 days

Comprehensive benefits

PTO and floating holidays

CLE training support

Job summary

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP in Tampa seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support our litigation team. The role involves handling court filings, calendaring, and drafting/formatting legal documents, with the opportunity to work directly with attorneys on sophisticated matters.

The ideal candidate brings at least five years of litigation support experience, strong MS Word/Outlook/Excel/PowerPoint skills, and proficiency with e-filing and Pacer Pro.

Qualifications

• Five years of litigation legal assistant experience preferred.
• Proficient with state and federal e-filings (Pacer Pro).
• Proficient in litigation calendaring and scheduling.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong computer skills (MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with document formatting and courtroom procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents, memoranda, and correspondence from draft.
• E-filing in state and federal courts across multiple states; coordinate filing and service of documents.
• Create, edit, format and proofread documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with accuracy.
• Generate pleadings and briefs with advanced Word formatting.
• Manage workflow of tasks and deadlines, coordinating with support services.
• Assist with client financial records, accounting, and reporting requirements.
• Manage litigation calendars, deadlines, hearings, and trial dates; coordinate with counsel and courts.
• Submit for and maintain Bar and Court Admissions.
• Track attorney Continuing Legal Education (CLE).
• Perform other advanced clerical duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation support

E-filing

Calendar management

Documentation & proofreading

Communication

Confidentiality

MS Office

Tools

Pacer Pro

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP in Tampa seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support our litigation team. The role involves handling court filings, calendaring, and drafting/formatting legal documents, with the opportunity to work directly with attorneys on sophisticated matters.

The ideal candidate brings at least five years of litigation support experience, strong MS Word/Outlook/Excel/PowerPoint skills, and proficiency with e-filing and Pacer Pro.