On-Site Construction Legal Assistant - CRE Focus

Australia-Employment; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Long term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) / IRA or other retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts (pre tax 옵션

Competitive salaries based on experi­ 

Job summary

Jobot seeks a highly organized Construction Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a fast-paced, collaborative Tampa, Florida office. The role provides high-level administrative and legal support, handling case and matter management, drafting and filing documents, maintaining calendars, deadlines, and task lists, and assisting with billing and client communications.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of legal assistant experience, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with e-filing

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience as a legal assistant.
• Strong working knowledge of legal terminology, document formatting, and filing procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and legal document management systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional demeanor with a commitment to client service and teamwork.
• Experience supporting attorneys in construction cases.
• Familiarity with e‑filing systems and court rules.
• Experience with billing software and timekeeping systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to assigned attorneys and legal professionals.
• Draft, revise, proofread, and format correspondence, pleadings, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Prepare and file legal documents in accordance with applicable court rules, agency requirements, and internal procedures.
• Maintain and manage electronic and physical files, calendars, deadlines, and task lists.
• Assist with matter intake, client communications, and coordination with internal departments.
• Schedule meetings, depositions, hearings, and travel arrangements; track deadlines and ensure timely follow-up on assignments and filings.
• Process time entries, expense reports, and billing support as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive and proprietary information.
• Provide general administrative support and assist with special projects as assigned.

Skills

Legal terminology

Document formatting

Time management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Billing software

E-filing systems

Job description

Jobot seeks a highly organized Construction Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a fast-paced, collaborative Tampa, Florida office. The role provides high-level administrative and legal support, handling case and matter management, drafting and filing documents, maintaining calendars, deadlines, and task lists, and assisting with billing and client communications.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of legal assistant experience, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with e-filing