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Foley's Tampa office is currently looking for an Assistant to support our busy Litigation department. The right candidate will provide legal assistance to several attorneys in the daily operation of practicing law by providing quality work products for clients. The Assistant will also perform duties through the performance of complex administrative and clerical tasks and produce documents relating to specific functions and requirements as set forth within practice groups using the firm standard word processing and other applicable software.
Responsibilities- Assist attorneys by performing complex administrative and clerical duties
- Schedule appointments and make arrangements for conferences and extensive travel; maintain attorney's calendar and daily docket to ensure that deadlines are met
- Interact with people at all levels in the firm, industry and community, heavy client contact
- Communicate attorney's instructions to various individuals and furnish and obtain information from other attorneys within the practice area
- Create, organize and maintain client files, follow up on pending matters
- Maintain electronic client, research and administrative files utilizing NetDocs
- Interact with clients frequently by responding to their questions and obtaining information as required
- Anticipate attorney's needs and prepare necessary documentation in draft for attorney's review, including miscellaneous correspondence
- Provide document production services, including styling and formatting of documents or facilitate this process
- Proofread all documents and check for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammatical errors
- Prepare documents and packages for mail, messenger and overnight delivery; ensure that all attachments, exhibits and enclosures are intact
- Receive and redirect attorney requests and needs as appropriate to expedite solutions
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail and e-mail
- Submit conflicts check(s) through OPEN
- Enter new client matter information in OPEN and prepare engagement letters
- Prepare expense reports and disbursements forms
- Perform routine state and federal e-court filings and retrieve pleadings when requested
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Minimum of five (5) years of litigation assistant experience required
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range for this position. The actual amount offered will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.Tampa- $51,600 to $117,500
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of five years of litigation assistant experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
Foley & Lardner LLP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered market and lockstep for the first three years, with a clear early structure that reduces pay‑equity ambiguity for juniors. Bonus eligibility milestones and billable‑credit rules are described upfront, supporting predictability early on.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described at up to 18 weeks for both primary and secondary caregivers, with adoption and surrogacy support available. Backup dependent care is also highlighted.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Firm well‑being programming (Best Self), mental‑health initiatives, and structured professional development are emphasized. Flexible work options and hybrid expectations are noted, varying by team and office.
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