A small nationwide law firm is hiring a Legal Assistant in Tampa, 33602. This is a permanent “Direct Hire” placement offering full time hours + benefits + starting pay up to $60,000.00

BENEFITS: YES. Group Medical/Healthcare, dental, vision, 401k w/ matching, paid time off, paid holidays, free parking, long term life & disability, paid life insurance, short term disability, paid training, paid emergency vacation insurance coverage, free gym membership, regularly catered lunches, extensive opportunity for career advancement, pay increases, etc.

About the Law Firm: This is a growing law firm with over 10 branches nationwide. The firm is organized, tech savvy with a forward thinking perspective on how to treat employees. Generous benefits are given. The HR dept. is active with all employees to ensure a safe, professional and comfortable working environment between attorneys and staff. Work life balance is promoted – and your down time is encouraged! This is largely an insurance defense firm however they do handle general civil litigation matters on the plaintiff side.

About the position: Assist paralegals and attorneys; schedule hearings, mediations and depositions. Assist with calendaring deadlines, provide trial support, discovery, etc. Prepare legal documents;notices of hearing, notice of mediation, etc. Perform basic case management, type correspondence, and similar. Applicants with civil litigation, plaintiff or insurance defense experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Requirements
3+ years Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary
Strong organizational skills