Legal Assistant

Weekley | Schulte | Valdes | Murman | Tonelli is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our Tampa office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience in a legal support role, particularly in litigation or insurance defense.

About the Role

This role demands a proactive individual who can effectively support attorneys in all aspects of case management, maintain organized files, meet critical deadlines, and communicate professionally with clients, adjusters, and court personnel.

Responsibilities

• Schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, and other case-related events
• Maintain familiarity with assigned cases including clients, facts, and parties
• Understand and adhere to Judge/County-specific procedures and preferences
• Proofread legal documents and correspondence with accuracy and attention to detail
• Organize and update case files efficiently and accurately
• E-file court documents and manage calendaring based on filings and deadlines
• Process and save incoming mail properly, naming and calendaring as needed
• Ensure compliance with client billing policies and language guidelines
• Process case-related invoices in a timely manner
• Maintain communication with clients and adjusters to update on case progress and notify of key deadlines (e.g., trials, mediations, settlements)
• Demonstrate proficiency in legal and office software programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of legal assistant experience
• Strong organizational, communication, and ethical standards
• Knowledge of court procedures and e-filing systems
• Familiarity with client-specific reporting and billing guidelines
• High attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive/confidential information

Required Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of legal assistant experience
• Strong organizational, communication, and ethical standards
• Knowledge of court procedures and e-filing systems
• Familiarity with client-specific reporting and billing guidelines
• High attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive/confidential information

Preferred Skills

• Proactive and detail-driven professional

Pay range and compensation package

Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 per year, varies depending on years of experience

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Firm Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

If you are a proactive, detail-driven professional seeking a full-time legal assistant position in a collegial and reputable law firm, we encourage you to apply.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Weekley | Schulte | Valdes | Murman | Tonelli is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.