Legal Assistant - Boutique - Business Law Firm - downtown Tampa

A well-respected Business Law Firm

• Smart, low ego and fun team (12 people) 

• Downtown Tampa (dedicated, indoor employer paid parking)

• Onsite 

• Modern office setting

• 55k-65k base + health benefits for employee 100% paid + 401k contribution…

This role involves client engagement, administrative duties, and managing confidential information. The firm values professionalism, high-quality work, and a strong company culture.

This position is ideal for a local Legal Assistant with 2+ years of experience who thrives in a small, dynamic and growing legal setting. Candidates with relevant experience in professional services industries (e.g., public accounting, consulting, engineering, or marketing) may also be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Provide superior client service, acting as a liaison between clients and attorneys via email, phone, and in-person communication

• Follow up with clients on case status, appointments, and billing

• Handle potential clients professionally and confidently

• Work collaboratively with attorneys and legal assistants

• Prepare correspondence, agreements, employee handbooks, and legal documents

• Manage attorneys’ calendars, schedule court dates, depositions, and client meetings

• Ensure timely court filings and assist attorneys in preparation for court appearances

• Organize and maintain paper and electronic client files

• Contribute to process improvement and documentation standards

• Demonstrate problem-solving skills and work proactively

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• 2+ years of recent legal assistant experience (or experience in a similar professional services setting)

• Experience scheduling depositions, managing calendars, handling expenses, and creating expense reports

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, legal software, dictation/transcription tools, and document management systems

• Familiarity with employment law and legal terminology is preferred

• Strong interpersonal skills—confident, trustworthy, and dependable

• Stable job history