Legal Assistant (Litigation)

Overview

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too.

 

Foley's Tampa office is currently looking for an Assistant to support our busy Litigation department. The right candidate will provide legal assistance to several attorneys in the daily operation of practicing law by providing quality work product for clients. The Assistant will also perform duties through the performance of complex administrative and clerical tasks and produces documents relating to specific functions and requirements as set forth within practice groups using the firm standard word processing and other applicable software.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys by performing complex administrative and clerical duties
• Schedule appointments and make arrangements for conferences and extensive travel; maintain attorney's calendar and daily docket to ensure that deadlines are met
• Interact with persons at all levels in the firm, industry and community; heavy client contact
• Communicate attorney's instructions to various individuals and furnish and obtain information from other attorneys within the practice area
• Create, organize and maintain client files, follow up on pending matters
• Maintain electronic client, research and administrative files utilizing NetDocs
• Interact with clients frequently by responding to their questions and obtaining information as required
• Anticipate attorney's needs and prepare necessary documentation in draft for attorney's review, including miscellaneous correspondence
• Provide document production services, including styling and formatting of documents or facilitate this process
• Proofread all documents and check for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammatical errors
• Prepare documents and packages for mail, messenger and overnight delivery; ensure that all attachments, exhibits and enclosures are intact
• Receive and redirect attorney requests and needs as appropriate to expedite solutions
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and e-mail
• Submit conflicts check(s) through OPEN
• Enter new client matter information in OPEN and prepare engagement letters
• Prepare expense reports and disbursements forms
• Perform routine state and federal e-court filings and retrieve pleadings when requested

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of litigation assistant experience required 
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.Tampa- $51,600 to $117,500