Job Description
Job Description
Trenam Law is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to a highly productive commercial litigation attorney in our downtown St. Petersburg office. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in an independent environment, is highly organized, and possesses a strong ability to anticipate needs and execute tasks with minimal direction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-level legal and administrative support to litigation attorneys, ensuring deadlines are met and client service is exceptional.
- Prepare, format, and edit complex legal documents including briefs, motions, contracts, and correspondence.
- Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, court appearances, and legal deadlines.
- Coordinate with clients, courts, and internal teams; maintain updated contact information and case details.
- Handle heavy transcription work.
- Assist with time entry using Aderant.
- Review and file all emails, correspondence, and case documents in iManage/DMS (Document Management System).
- Set up conferences/meetings and assist with pulling case law when needed.
- Ensure confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail in all tasks.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant.
- Prior focus in litigation preferred.
- Substantial experience with filing and service requirements under Florida court rules.
- Exceptional attention to detail, strong proofreading skills, and immaculate attention to spelling, grammar, and organization.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions from judges and attorneys, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Aderant (timekeeping), and iManage/DMS experience preferred.
- Strong ability to quickly learn new technologies is essential.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, consistently maintaining a high degree of accuracy and efficiency in a quiet, low-interaction environment.
- Strong editing and writing skills with the ability to read and transcribe handwritten documents (particularly small script with abbreviations).
- Highly responsive and able to prioritize tasks efficiently.
- Very well-organized, with the ability to manage and keep track of multiple matters simultaneously.
Company DescriptionBusy law firm. Challenging assignments. Welcoming environment with a team focused approach.
Company Description
Busy law firm. Challenging assignments. Welcoming environment with a team focused approach.