Job Description

Position Summary

Bradley’s reputation as one of the best law firms in the United States stems from the experience, knowledge, and dedication of our lawyers and staff. Bradley is seeking an experienced legal assistant to support lawyers as a Legal Support Specialist II. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with attorneys handling sophisticated matters while being part of Bradley’s collaborative Legal Resource Center.

At Bradley, we recognize that commitment to diversity is not just a passive ideal, but an active goal. We are committed to building a workforce that incorporates a variety of backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and perspectives that reflect the clients we serve. We are committed to providing a workplace that is open and respectful, and values the different talents, ideas, knowledge, and contributions that each individual brings to the table.

As an experienced member of the Bradley Legal Resource Center (LRC), the Legal Support Specialist (LSS II) provides advanced legal assistant support to attorneys primarily in the Tampa office. The LSS II legal assistant will work directly with lawyers in Tampa and will also work collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team environment to deliver the highest level of service to internal and external clients.

The Legal Support Specialist II role is an opportunity to continue enhancing your career in a professional services environment. Bradley offers in-house training to fill gaps in skillsets that are needed to perform the essential functions of this role. The successful candidate must have experience in litigation, court filings and hearings, depositions, calendaring, deadlines, and trials. Expertise in other practice groups is a plus. They should be self-motivated, detail-oriented, punctual and will have excellent organization, communication, and computer skills. Opportunity will exist to mentor our team members in the Legal Support Specialist I role.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing legal documents, memoranda, and correspondence from draft.
• E-fling in both State and Federal Courts
• Coordinate the timely filing, service, and transmission of legal documents and correspondence to courts, clients, counsel, witnesses, and other parties.
• Create, edit, format and proofread documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with the highest level of accuracy and diligence.
• Generate pleadings and briefs with the ability to perform extensive formatting, styling, and editing documents using advanced features of Word including Tables of Contents, Tables of Authorities, Cross-referencing, and Track Changes.
• Manage workflow of assigned tasks and projects, prioritizing incoming tasks to meet deadlines and coordinate with other support services to complete work.
• Assist with management of client financial records, accounting, and reporting requirements.
• Manage litigation calendars, including court deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial dates; coordinate scheduling with counsel, clients, courts, and vendors; and assist attorneys with hearing and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, pleadings, filings, and other case materials.
• Submit for and maintain, Bar and Court Admissions.
• Track attorney Continuing Legal Education.
• Provide additional support, back-up, and PTO coverage for LSS II Team.
• Other advanced clerical tasks and related duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• A minimum of five (5) years litigation legal assistant experience preferred.
• Proficient with Federal and State Court e-filings; Pacer Pro
• Proficient in litigation calendaring and scheduling
• Excellent people skills.
• Must exhibit a high degree of initiative in managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-drive, detail-oriented work environment utilizing excellent judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Embrace technology and seek knowledge to improve efficiency and quality of work.
• Advanced computer skills including knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point as well as specific law firm programs.
• Familiarization with basic graphics and picture manipulation, including resizing, copying, and pasting functions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability and desire to train and mentor others.
• Typing accuracy, ability to proofread with an attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong client service focus and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision, while functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Various physical activities may be required.

Why Join Bradley?

We offer more than just a job — we provide a place to build your career. Bradley offers:

• Competitive salaries, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.
• Hybrid role considered after first 90-days
• Generous PTO and Floating Holiday
• Professional development support, including CLE tracking and training programs.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive culture.

Bradley is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression), marital status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any legally protected status.