Our client, an AmLaw100 firm with a national impact, is seeking a Legal Secretary for their Tampa office. Candidates with 3 years experience in employment/labor law are preferred however candidates will be considered with business/commercial litigation as well as insurance defense backgrounds. Experience with eFiling in state and federal courts is required. Hybrid schedule, generous benefits and salary outlined below. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and format briefs, pleadings, correspondence and other legal documents.
• Prepare and process conflict checks and new client/matter requests.
• File legal documents with state and federal courts (electronic and traditional filings).
• Regularly and accurately proofread all documents to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to distribution or filing.
• Update and maintain client files electronically in document management system (iManage Work 10).
• Maintain attorney calendars through Outlook and CompuLaw (i.e. scheduling appointments, calendaring due dates, etc.).
• Arrange meetings and conference calls; may order meals, refreshments, and equipment as requested.
• Accurately enter, review and revise timekeeper time entries including consistent identification of litigation codes, when applicable.
• Prepare expense reimbursement requests for assigned attorneys.
• Review and ensure accuracy of vendor invoices; prepare accurate check requests and timely submit invoices for payment to client or accounting.
• Assist visitors, paralegals and attorneys whose secretaries are absent, and accept overflow work from other secretaries.
• Organize and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Consistently provide friendly and helpful telephone support for assigned attorneys and/or receptionist relief.
• Participate in the timely review and submission of pre-bills and/or client bills.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to accurately format documents which adhere to firm standards for format, style and quality, including table of contents and table of authorities.
• State and federal court filing experience (manual and electronic).
• Minimum of a high school diploma required (College degree is preferred, but not required).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a legal secretary.
• Strong skills in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel, familiarity with PowerPoint; ability to use phone system, copier, scanner, fax, and printer. iManage (or comparable document management system), CompuLaw (or comparable docketing/calendaring software), Aderant and InTapp knowledge is a plus.]

Benefits package including but not limited to: medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) and profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, gym access/membership, and an employee assistance program. We also offer optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance.

About Zerega Consulting:

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