Description
Trenam Law is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support our Litigation practice which includes a busy Eminent Domain attorney in our downtown Tampa office. This role enhances attorney effectiveness by providing high-level litigation support and ensuring the efficient operation of the Litigation and Eminent Domain practice groups. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and detail-oriented, with demonstrated experience in case file management, scheduling & calendaring, discovery support, and trial preparation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide proactive legal and administrative support in litigation, eminent domain, and transactional matters
- Draft, proofread, and finalize correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and legal documents
- Maintain case and client files in document management systems (DMS); organize and file pleadings, exhibits, and incoming correspondence
- Manage attorney calendars, including court deadlines, depositions, client meetings, and travel arrangements
- Coordinate with court personnel, opposing counsel, clients, vendors, and internal staff
- Assist with opening new matters: gather relevant information, initiate conflict checks, and draft engagement and preservation letters
- Submit check requests, manage attorney expenses, and assist with time entry and billing procedures
- Support deposition and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and arranging logistics
- Occasionally assist with visual materials or mapping data related to land use cases (GIS experience is a plus, not required)
- Help maintain professionalism and client confidentiality in all interactions and documentation
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant, ideally within litigation or land use matters
- High school diploma required
- Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems; iManage experience helpful
- Strong knowledge of court filing procedures (both electronic and in-person)
- Accurate, quality work product; strong attention to detail; highly organized
- Highly responsive and able to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
- Excellent communication skills and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
- Works effectively independently and as a team member in support of overarching goal of excellent client service
Requirements
Additional Details
An on-site support role in a professional office setting with standard office equipment
Full-time: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (with a 1-hour lunch)
Occasional overtime may be required to finish a project or to help fulfill client obligations
Skills Required
- Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Legal Assistant, ideally within litigation or land use matters
- High school diploma
- Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems (DMS)
- iManage experience
- Strong knowledge of court filing procedures (electronic and in-person)
- Experience with case file organization, scheduling and calendaring, discovery support, and trial preparation
- Experience with time entry, billing procedures, submitting check requests, and managing attorney expenses
- Excellent communication skills and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team supporting client service goals
- GIS experience (mapping/data visualization related to land use cases)
What We Do
Founded in 1970, Trenam Law is a full-service law firm based in Florida, with offices in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota. The firm provides a comprehensive range of legal services in practice areas such as bankruptcy, corporate/M&A, and real estate. They serve a diverse client base of both large and small businesses across industries including banking, manufacturing, and technology.
