Legal Administrative Assistant
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Carlton Fields is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant for its Tampa office.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 4 years of experience as a legal administrative assistant with a focus on litigation, both state and federal.
- Trial experience and preparation is preferred.
- Must be proactive, flexible, have excellent organizational and communication skills
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint; Filesite experience is a plus.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks based on business needs is essential
- Familiarity with iManage or other document management systems preferred
Duties include, but not limited to:
- Assist attorneys in preparing, proofreading and revising legal documents
- Heavy organization and management of electronic documents
- Scheduling of Court appearances and depositions; calendaring same
- Experience in E-filing documents with Federal and Florida State Courts
- Time entry and client billing
- Maintenance of files and records
- Submission of new business intake and conflicts checks
- Scheduling travel, appointments and meetings
- Maintaining attorneys’ calendars and contact lists
- Backup coverage for other Legal Administrative Assistants when necessary
Carlton Fields is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable laws. Please click here to view the EEO is The Law poster and supplement. We also participate in the E-Verify program. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Carlton Fields is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Carlton Fields and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or applicant tracking system, please request assistance by e-mailing careers@carltonfields.com. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for reasonable accommodation.
Other details
- Job Family Legal Admin Assistant
- Pay Type Salary
- Tampa, FL, USA