Description We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our team in Tampa, Florida. This role involves a variety of legal administrative duties and offers a contract to hire employment opportunity. The Legal Assistant will be fundamental in providing comprehensive support, managing legal documents, and handling scheduling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative and secretarial support

• Prepare and edit legal documents and correspondence

• Manage the scheduling of court appearances and depositions

• Utilize case management software for efficient organization of client materials and attorney work product

• Assist in drafting, proofreading, redacting, and editing various documents and contracts for correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, format, and content

• Handle incoming calls and route them to appropriate staff members

• Maintain and update attorneys' client contact information

• Assist with the submission of new business intake and running conflict checks

• Manage the opening and closing of client matters

• Input and edit attorneys' time using billing software for attorneys

• Perform administrative duties, such as client file management, general correspondence, expense reports, check requests, etc.

• Schedule appointments and meetings, and manage appointment calendars for the candidate’s team of attorneys

• Utilize communication and client relation skills to effectively integrate with clients and the team. Requirements • Possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal assistant role

• Proficient in case management software for efficient handling of legal cases

• Capable of managing calendars to ensure smooth scheduling of appointments and depositions

• Strong client relations skills to maintain positive relationships with clients

• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey information to all stakeholders

• Familiar with e-File and e-Filing systems for efficient document management

• Experience in corporate legal matters, including document preparation and legal research

• Proficient in calendaring to manage schedules and deadlines effectively

• Ability to schedule depositions and appointments in a timely manner

• Experience with red lining to review and edit legal documents

• Familiarity with billing software for attorneys, including Prolaw - Time & Billing, for accurate client billing

• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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