Litigation Legal Secretary, Big Law

Plona Partners; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Tampa, FL is seeking a Mid-Senior level Legal Secretary to support attorneys in family law litigation. The candidate should have extensive experience in legal secretarial duties, including document preparation and electronic filing with state and federal courts. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and familiarity with Florida law are essential. This full-time position requires onsite work part of the week.

Qualifications

• Multiple years of legal secretarial or assistant experience.
• Drafts and has comprehensive knowledge of legal documents specific to Florida matrimonial matters.
• Maintains and monitors attorney calendars.

Responsibilities

• Creates, edits, formats and proofreads documents.
• Prepares legal documents for e-Filing. State and Federal knowledge.
• Coordinates and/or books travel arrangements.

Skills

Legal secretarial or assistant experience

Knowledge of Florida matrimonial/family law

Proficient in Microsoft Suite

Experience in filing documents electronically

Education

Bachelors/Associates degree preferred

Notary Public

Tools

Chrome River

InterAction

Carpe Diem

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Base Pay Range

$70,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Firm Information

Firm Ranking: AmLaw100 Firm

Location: Tampa, FL

Position Details

Position: Legal Secretary, Litigation

Support Model: 7 Attorneys to 1 Professional Assistant

Onsite Logistics: 1/2 days a week onsite

Hiring Manager: Office Administrator

Responsibilities

• Creates, edits, formats and proofreads documents.
• Prepares legal documents for e-Filing. State and Federal knowledge.
• Drafts and has comprehensive knowledge of legal documents specific to Florida matrimonial matters.
• Reviews proformas and edits bills according to client billing arrangement.
• Maintains electronic and paper files following Firm guidelines.
• Maintains and monitors attorney calendars.
• Coordinates and/or books travel arrangements.
• Prepares, tracks, and maintains attorney expenses in Chrome River.

Skills / Qualifications

• Multiple years of legal secretarial or assistant experience, specifically in Florida matrimonial/family law and litigation.
• Bachelors/Associates degree preferred; Notary Public is a plus.
• Experience in filing documents electronically with the state and federal courts.
• Knowledge of the Florida law litigation process.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), Chrome River, InterAction, and Carpe Diem.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative, Legal, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Law Practice and Legal Services

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