The Company

Bush Ross is a full service large local law firm located on Tampa’s picturesque Riverwalk. We were founded on the principle that clients want caring, insightful, ethical, problem solvers who bring value to their business. We are committed to providing a “client-first” culture that emphasizes the care and concern for clients, as well as our employees.

The Position

We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our dynamic support staff team. This position will support three or more attorneys and requires excellent multi-tasking and organization skills. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years litigation legal assistant experience, including experience filing in state and federal trial and appellate courts.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Organize, track, and maintain original documents and electronic files in PerfectLaw
• Schedule meetings, deadlines, and maintain attorney calendars.
• Administrative operations such as: trust deposits; check requests, expense reimbursement
• File documents with the courts or other government entities
• Compile closing binders/legal documents for transmission to client
• Perform initial assessment of project/matter deliverables and requirements
• Drafting, proofing, and finalizing legal documents
• Compose correspondence/responses that deal with legal subject matter requiring considerable discretion and judgment
• Track status of tasks and documents requiring action by client/prospective client
• Contact state and federal agencies
• Perform records research, review, and analysis
• Communicate and meet with clients, as needed

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 3 years of litigation legal assistance experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Must be a self-starter, professional, and team player
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, various flowcharting programs, performing background searches and public record searches
• Familiarity with electronic filings with governmental entities and document management systems.

Bush Ross is an EEO employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: In person