Legal Administrative Assistant

Legal Administrative AssistantCarlton 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 are not limited to:Assist attorneys in preparing, proofreading and revising legal documentsScheduling of court appearances and depositions; calendaring and docketingExperience with e-filing documents in Federal and Florida State CourtsTime entry and client billingMaintenance of files and recordsPrepare and submit Cash Disbursement Requests (CDRs) for processing vendor invoices in a timely manner; monitor payment of invoicesSubmission of new business intake and conflicts checksScheduling travel, appointments and meetingsProcessing expense statements in a timely mannerMaintaining attorneys' calendars and contact listsBackup coverage for other Legal Administrative Assistants when necessaryActual 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. 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 When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue.