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Description We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team on a contract-to-permanent basis in Tampa, Florida. This role involves supporting attorneys in managing complex litigation cases, including federal and state court matters, intellectual property disputes, and trademark filings. The ideal candidate will have experience in trial preparation and discovery processes, as well as handling administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations within the team.

Responsibilities:

• File legal documents electronically with federal and Florida state courts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Coordinate attorney calendars by scheduling meetings, hearings, and deadlines, and managing open matters.

• Support attorneys by drafting, proofreading, and editing legal documents, contracts, and correspondence.

• Organize and maintain client files in both electronic and physical formats to ensure easy access and security.

• Review and prepare pre-bills for attorney approval, addressing billing-related questions and drafting client correspondence.

• Conduct new business intake processes, including conflict checks and the opening or closing of client matters.

• Assist in trial preparation by managing discovery documents, preparing exhibits, and coordinating logistics.

• Perform administrative tasks such as expense reporting, tracking client-related requests, and general correspondence.

• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive legal and client information.

• Monitor deadlines and prioritize tasks to meet time-sensitive demands in a fast-paced legal environment. Requirements • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably in litigation and intellectual property law.

• Proficiency in e-filing systems for federal and state courts.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with an eye for detail.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with iManage and Aderant is a plus.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize workloads and handle multiple tasks under pressure.

• Detail-oriented approach and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

• Flexibility to work additional hours when necessary to meet deadlines.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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