Our client is seeking Legal Administrative Assistant with Litigation experience 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
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.
$65,000 - $70,000/year
Florida -- Tampa 
Permanent