Bankruptcy & Creditors Rights Legal Assistant — Temp to Perm

Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights Legal Assistant — Temp to Perm Leoforce•3.0 Tampa, FL Job Details Temp-to-hire $30•$38 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Customer communication E-filing platforms Legal administrative experience Bankruptcy litigation support

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BANKRUPTCY & CREDITORS' RIGHTS LEGAL ASSISTANT A

well-established Tampa Bay law firm's Creditors' Rights and Bankruptcy practice group is seeking an experienced legal assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume federal court environment. This is a hands-on role supporting attorneys and paralegals across complex bankruptcy matters with a clear and fast path to permanent placement. Responsibilities Prepare, proofread, and format bankruptcy documents including proofs of claim, stay relief motions, and objections E-file pleadings via CM/ECF and state e-filing systems Monitor and track case deadlines, hearings, and critical dates Communicate professionally with clients, court staff, trustees, and opposing counsel Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files Assist with scheduling, calendar management, and hearing preparation Support docket monitoring and basic legal research as assigned Qualifications 2+ years of legal assistant experience in creditors' rights required CM/ECF and state/federal e-filing proficiency required Strong organizational skills and ability to thrive in a high-volume environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office Professional communication skills with clients, courts, and counsel A bit about us:•A leading Tampa Bay law firm with over 50 years of history and 100+ attorneys practicing across multiple disciplines. Recognized consistently in Best Lawyers, Chambers USA, and Florida Super Lawyers, this firm has built its reputation on client service, collaboration, and community investment. With offices across Tampa Bay and a culture known for long-term employee retention, this is a firm people join and build careers at. Why join us?•Temp-to-perm with strong potential for permanent placement within 60-90 days $30•38/hr based on experience Health benefits provided during contract period Upon permanent placement: 18 days PTO, medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, and discretionary bonus #legal #case-management #legal-assistant #legal-research #court-filings #docketing #docket-management #litigation-support #client-communication #legal-secretary #cm-ecf #e-filing #file-management #creditors-rights #practice-assistant #proofs-of-claim #excellent-microsoft-excel-skillset #document-drafting #high-volume-litigation #bankruptcy #calendaring-and-deadlines #federal-e-filing #state-court-e-filing #stay-relief-motions #tier1