Our client, a boutique family law firm in Tampa, is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, organized, and team-focused professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to become an integral part of a collaborative practice.

Family law experience is strongly preferred. However, the firm may consider a legal assistant from another practice area who has extensive law firm scheduling experience, is well versed in Florida e-filing, and is comfortable communicating with judges’ chambers, court personnel, opposing counsel, and other parties to coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, and case-related deadlines.

The selected candidate must be comfortable working fully onsite and becoming immersed in the day-to-day operations of the practice. Some hybrid or remote flexibility may become available after approximately six months to one year, depending on performance and the needs of the team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, and case-related scheduling

• Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, and other proceedings with judges’ chambers, court personnel, opposing counsel, and clients

• Handle Florida state court e-filing

• Assist with the preparation, organization, and management of discovery

• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence

• Provide trial preparation support

• Monitor court procedures, rules, and filing requirements

• Provide general legal administrative support as needed

Qualifications:

• Prior family law experience is strongly preferred, including out-of-state family law experience

• Candidates without family law experience may be considered if they have substantial legal assistant experience involving complex scheduling and coordination

• Strong knowledge of Florida e-filing procedures

• Experience communicating professionally with courts, judges’ chambers, opposing counsel, and clients

• Experience assisting with discovery and trial preparation is preferred

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office

• Team-oriented mindset and willingness to assist wherever needed