Job Description
We offer our professional staff the opportunity to take their careers as far as they can envision. Through innovative workplace programs and initiatives, we continually invest in their growth and development as employees and as people. We reward exemplary professional efforts at every level of the firm.
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Carlton Fields is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant for its Tampa office.
Qualified candidates must possess a minimum of 3 years of experience as a legal administrative assistant with a focus on litigation and personal injury matters.
Qualified candidates must be proactive, flexible, a strong team player, detail oriented, have excellent organizational and communication skills, and demonstrate technical proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. iManage experience is a plus. The ability to work in a fast paced environment, multi-task and prioritize tasks based on the practice group’s business needs is essential.
Duties include, but not limited to:
Assist attorneys in preparing, proofreading and revising legal documents
Scheduling of Court appearances and depositions; calendaring and docketing
Experience with e-filing documents in Federal and Florida State Courts
Time entry and client billing
Maintenance of files and records
Prepare and submit Cash Disbursement Requests (CDRs) for processing vendor
invoices in a timely manner; monitor payment of invoices
Submission of new business intake and conflicts checks
Scheduling travel, appointments and meetings
Processing expense statements in a timely manner
Maintaining attorneys’ calendars and contact lists
Backup coverage for other Legal Administrative Assistants when necessary
Actual salaries will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience and skillset. The salary range listed is just one component of the Carlton Fields total compensation package for employees. Other monetary rewards include annual discretionary bonuses based on performance and profit-sharing contributions based on eligibility and firm profitability.
Additionally, Carlton Fields provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life, accident, and disability insurance plans. The firm also provides the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well-being programs.
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.
Job Tags
Work at office, Flexible hours