Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, a national law firm, has immediate openings for Legal Support Staff – Senior Legal Assistant (8+ years) & Paralegal (5+ years) in its growing Tampa office. We are seeking applicants with enthusiastic, positive, dispositions and strong organizational skills. Ideal candidates should have experience working in a fast-paced defense firm.
GRSM offers a friendly, business casual environment with a competitive salary and full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, Disability, Parental Leave & Life Insurance. For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume to: kwarrington@grsm.com with the position you are applying for in the subject line.
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Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is an equal opportunity employer.
Senior Legal Assistant (8+ years)
We have an immediate need for a Senior Legal Assistant in our growing Tampa office. Candidates must have eight or more years of litigation experience. Ideal candidates will have a solid knowledge of litigation support and case management, experience organizing large caseloads, discovery, trial preparation, and familiarity with the Florida and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, file management and organization, scheduling, calendaring, and drafting basic Notices.
Requirements
- 8+ years of Legal Secretary/Assistant experience
- Provide administrative support to multiple Attorneys, including the Office Managing Partner
- Candidates must be familiar with Florida State and Federal Rules of Civil procedures
- Experience and knowledge of e-filing in Florida State and Federal Courts and experience working in various Court scheduling systems (JAWS, JACS, Case Management, etc.)
- Ability to write and speak clearly and effectively
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Outlook and PDF editing software
- Qualified applicant will be detail-oriented and have the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced office environment
- Ability to learn quickly, assess situations, and make solid judgments
- Candidate must be self-motivated, with ability to work independently
- Able to maintain a positive and professional attitude under stress
- Excellent communication and people skills are required
- Experience in a fast-paced Firm, supporting multiple Attorneys is preferred
- iManage and Chrome River experience is a plus
Salary Range: $55,000 - $70,000 commensurate with experience and skills
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Litigation Paralegal (5+ years)
We have an immediate need for a Litigation Paralegal in our growing Tampa office. Candidates must have five or more years of litigation experience. Ideal candidates will have a solid knowledge of litigation support and case management, experience organizing large caseloads, discovery, trial preparation and experience assisting at trial, and familiarity with the Florida and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Responsibilities include document review and production, drafting and responding to discovery, indexing, exhibit preparation, investigation and research, and drafting miscellaneous motions.
Requirements
- ABA approved Paralegal Certificate (preferred, but not required)
- 5+ years of trial and litigation paralegal experience
- Qualified applicant will be detail-oriented and have the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced office environment
- Billing and timekeeping experience is preferred
- Knowledge of court rules regarding the civil discovery process
- Ability to independently prepare pleadings, written discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, non-party requests, open records requests, discovery motions and other discovery documents
- Experience managing and organizing electronic files, reviewing documents, preparing timelines/medical chronologies, researching/investigation for case management, preparation of trial exhibits and binders, as well as general trial support
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, as well as close attention to detail
- Proficient computer skills (Win10, Microsoft Office applications, etc.)
- Candidates should be comfortable multi-tasking in a fast-paced, team-structured setting
- Ability to work with witnesses, experts, third parties, and opposing counsel to obtain information pertinent to the case
- Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced Firm preferred
- Able to maintain a positive and professional attitude under stress
- iManage and iTimeKeep experience is a plus
Salary Range: $55,000 - $70,000 commensurate with experience and skills
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