Overview
Legal Assistant Litigation Jobs in Tampa, FL at Trenam Law
Title: Legal Assistant Litigation
Company: Trenam Law
Location: Tampa, FL
Job Description
Trenam Law is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant with 3+ years of administrative experience, specifically supporting attorneys in probate litigation and/or employment law. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate a strong desire to learn, possess advanced technical skills, and have a natural inclination toward excellent client service. This position will be based in our Tampa office.
Summary/Objective
This role enhances attorney effectiveness by providing high-level legal administrative support, contributing to the smooth operation of the Probate Litigation and Employment Law practice groups. Candidates must be highly organized, proactive, and client focused. Familiarity with contested wills, estate administration disputes, and guardianship proceedings is essential. Knowledge of employment disputes, workplace investigations, and compliance matters is strongly preferred.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing and maintaining case files, including e-filing with local courts and organizing voluminous discovery
Drafting and formatting pleadings, motions, and correspondence
Assisting with hearing, mediation, and trial preparation
Communicating with clients, courts, and opposing counsel in a professional and courteous manner
Calendaring deadlines, hearings, and key case events
Ensuring timely and accurate entry of documents and correspondence in the Firm’s document management system
Navigating court rules and procedures relevant to probate litigation and employment law
Participating in the Firm’s conflict checks and new matter intake processes
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, able to prioritize competing demands, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively. Prior experience supporting
probate litigation or employment law
attorneys is strongly preferred.
Company Description
Busy law firm. Challenging assignments. Welcoming environment with a team focused approach.
Busy law firm. Challenging assignments. Welcoming environment with a team focused approach.
