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Litigation Legal Secretary/Assistant

Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff

Location: Tampa, FL 33602 (Downtown area)
Type: Non-Remote
Posted on: September 14, 2020
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Litigation Legal Secretary/Assistant
Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff
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Tampa, FL 33602
The Litigation Legal Secretary/Assistant will support attorneys in a secretarial capacity. Performs various administrative and clerical tasks, including but not limited to responsibilities outlined below. Individual must have a minimum of 3-5 years of commercial litigation experience.
Responsibilities • Creating, editing, proofreading and redlining of legal documents for accuracy and grammar
• Formatting, finalizing, and filing of legal documents in state and federal court (including appeals)
• E-filing knowledge for state and federal courts
• Assisting with technology for scheduling, participating and evidence in Zoom hearings
• Proofreading and cite checking legal briefs, while creating Table of Contents and Table of Authorities
• Analyzing local rules and judicial preferences
• Organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files
• Updating and maintaining client files
• Arranging for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, and court officials
• Maintaining attorney calendars manually and through Outlook (i.e. scheduling appointments, calendaring due dates, case deadlines, etc.)
• Performing a variety of administrative functions such as opening new matters, preparing engagement letters, creating and filing expense reports, entering attorney time, preparing travel arrangements, and assisting with business development projects
Requirements • Minimum of 3-5 years prior experience as a Commercial Litigation Legal Secretary/Assistant
• Proficient with state and federal procedures (including appellate) and e-filing requirements
• Experience with Worksite/Filesite document management system is a plus
• Experience with Zoom and other virtual hearing media is a plus
• Must have database/internet research skills
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft 2016 Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Must have excellent proofreading, document formatting, and redlining skills
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be meticulous, proactive, reliable and self-motivated
• Ability to organize and maintain large document cases
• Ability to manage time and prioritize various assignments/projects simultaneously
• Ability to work in both an independent and team environment
• Maintains a professional demeanor in high-stress situations
• Flexibility to work overtime during the week and weekend as needed
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Stearns Weaver Miller is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, ancestry, pregnancy, familial status, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, or any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.