- Assist with and prepare court filings for clients
- Maintain tasks and deadlines via a computerized docket management system to ensure timely filings.
- Clerical duties, including answering calls, travel planning, etc.
- Assist in obtaining and organizing client information
- Review information provided by clients and verify that such information is accurate and responsive
- Preparing document drafts and supplemental documents/exhibits needed for the filings
- Assist in maintaining accurate records for clients
- Proficiency with Excel, MS Office (i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook, Access), and PDF software
- Proficiency in a paperless environment
- Ability to document time and proof of value for client billing
- 2- 3 years' experience in a law firm, demonstrated knowledge of litigation process
- E-filing
- Prolaw experience a plus
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Ability to communicate with clients
- Able to work independently. Self-driven with a desire to learn and improve continuously.
- Ability to work in fast paced environment, possess excellent organizational skills and able to produce high quality work.
- Ability to adapt and prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent and consistent attention to detail.
Legal Assistant Paralegal - Tampa, United States - Sessions, Israel & Shartle, LLC
Description
Sessions, Israel & Shartle, llc is a medium sized firm, with "large firm" representation responsibilities. We have 11 offices and 30 attorneys that serve clients nationally.
We are seeking a legal assistant for our Tampa office.
Who we are:
Maintaining the largest consumer defense practice in the country, we offer our debt collector, debt buyer, and financial institution clients not just litigation defense, but compliance, licensing and regulatory representation.
Our largest practice areas include: consumer law; employment; commercial litigation; corporate and business transactions; and bankruptcy.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Required Skills and Competencies:
What we offer:
1. Accrued vacation time
2. Competitive salary
3. HSA qualified medical plans
4. 401K plan with automatic Firm contribution
How to apply:
Submit a resume and cover letter for consideration to
For more information about The Sessions Firm and our practice, please visit our website at