Legal Assistant in Tampa

Date Posted: Friday, August 1, 2025

Job Snapshot

  • Employee Type:
    Permanent
  • Date Posted:
    Friday, August 1, 2025

Job Description

Legal Assistant – Insurance Defense (Tampa, FL)

A well-established insurance defense firm in Tampa is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its team. The ideal candidate will be organized, professional, and proactive in supporting attorneys with case management, scheduling, and administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage attorney calendars, including hearings, depositions, and deadlines

  • Schedule appointments, court appearances, and meetings

  • Maintain files and track case progress

  • Answer and direct phone calls in a professional manner

  • Draft and format legal documents and correspondence

  • Coordinate with courts, clients, and opposing counsel

Requirements:

  • 2+ years of experience in a legal assistant or legal secretary role, preferably in insurance defense

  • Strong organizational and time management skills

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal calendaring software

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

  • Excellent communication and phone etiquette

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary

  • Full benefits package

  • Professional and supportive office environment

To apply confidentially, please send your resume to Kaelan.dea@gogpac.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.