Legal Assistant – Probate Litigation
Trenam Law, Tampa, FL, United States
Description
This role enhances attorney effectiveness by providing high-level litigation support and ensuring the efficient operation of the Probate Litigation and Family Law practice groups. The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organized, and detail-oriented, with demonstrated experience in case file management, scheduling & calendaring, discovery support, and trial preparation. This position will be based in our Downtown Tampa office.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Manage and maintain litigation case files, including e-filing and handling voluminous discovery
Draft, format, and proofread pleadings, motions, and legal correspondence
Assist with hearing, mediation, and trial preparation
Coordinate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel in a professional and helpful manner
Schedule and calendar deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trial-related events
Ensure accurate entry and organization of all case documents in the firm’s document management system iManage
Navigate court rules and filing procedures related to probate litigation, and family law matters
Support conflict checks and new matter intake processes
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant in litigation, ideally within probate litigation, or family law
Technical proficiency in MS Office 365 and document management systems, iManage experience helpful
High school diploma required
Proven experience in case management, discovery coordination, and trial preparation
Strong knowledge of court filing procedures (both electronic and in-person)
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple matters
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
Highly organized and deadline-driven
Team-oriented with a commitment to excellent customer service
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This role enhances attorney effectiveness by providing high-level litigation support and ensuring the efficient operation of the Probate Litigation and Family Law practice groups. The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organized, and detail-oriented, with demonstrated experience in case file management, scheduling & calendaring, discovery support, and trial preparation. This position will be based in our Downtown Tampa office.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Manage and maintain litigation case files, including e-filing and handling voluminous discovery
Draft, format, and proofread pleadings, motions, and legal correspondence
Assist with hearing, mediation, and trial preparation
Coordinate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel in a professional and helpful manner
Schedule and calendar deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trial-related events
Ensure accurate entry and organization of all case documents in the firm’s document management system iManage
Navigate court rules and filing procedures related to probate litigation, and family law matters
Support conflict checks and new matter intake processes
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant in litigation, ideally within probate litigation, or family law
Technical proficiency in MS Office 365 and document management systems, iManage experience helpful
High school diploma required
Proven experience in case management, discovery coordination, and trial preparation
Strong knowledge of court filing procedures (both electronic and in-person)
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple matters
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
Highly organized and deadline-driven
Team-oriented with a commitment to excellent customer service
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