Litigation Legal Secretary (Hybrid)

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Hybrid 3/2 schedule | A busy commercial litigation team in downtown Tampa is looking for its next Litigation Legal Assistant!

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Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 per year

A bit about us:

This is a firm that's built its name in Tampa Bay through decades of consistent client work and a reputation that keeps clients and employees coming back. Staff here don't tend to leave; many build entire careers under one roof. The firm's litigation and corporate teams handle sophisticated matters for a wide range of clients, and its attorneys are regularly recognized by Best Lawyers and Chambers USA.

Why join us?

• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• 401K with company match
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 18 days of paid time off
• Hybrid flexibility (3 days in-office, 2 remote)

Job Details

LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT - COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

Keep a fast-moving commercial litigation practice on track as a Legal Assistant supporting a downtown Tampa litigation team. You'll be the person attorneys count on to stay ahead of deadlines, keep files organized, and make sure nothing slips through the cracks - open to candidates with experience in ANY AREA OF LITIGATION

Responsibilities

• Keep attorney calendars current, flagging upcoming court dates, meetings, and filing deadlines
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, courts, and internal teams on active case matters
• Handle intake for new matters, running conflict checks and preparing engagement letters
• Assist attorneys with time entry and billing tasks
• Prepare and organize exhibits, coordinating deposition and trial logistics
• Draft and finalize litigation documents - motions, briefs, and client correspondence
• Keep case files current in the firm's document management system
• Pull case law and help set up meetings or conferences as needed

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Legal Assistant, litigation experience preferred - open to any litigation background
• Able to juggle competing deadlines with minimal oversight
• Comfortable with both electronic and in-person court filing procedures
• Sharp attention to detail and a track record of accurate, polished work
• Strong written and verbal communicator who handles confidential matters with discretion
• Solid Microsoft Office skills; iManage or similar DMS experience helpful
• High school diploma required

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