Legal Assistant - Onsite (Tampa, FL)

Full-Time | Onsite Only

About the Role

We are recruiting for a highly organized and detail oriented Legal Assistant in Tampa, FL. This role is fully onsite and ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced legal environment and has hands-on experience with iManage document management systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and paralegals.
• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and filings.
• Manage and organize electronic and physical case files using iManage.
• Coordinate scheduling, meetings, court deadlines, and travel arrangements.
• Assist with e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client and firm information.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and internal team members.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or similar role.
• Proficiency with iManage is required.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and document formats.
• Excellent writing, grammar, and proofreading skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational ability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Ability to work onsite Monday-Friday in the Tampa office.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in litigation, corporate law, or another specialized practice area.
• Previous work in a law firm or professional-services environment.

What The Firm Offers

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for growth and professional development
• A collaborative and supportive team culture

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Jessica Prado