About This Role
Joining a high-performing litigation team, the Litigation Paralegal will support multiple attorneys handling complex civil litigation matters. This role suits a seasoned litigation professional who enjoys managing cases from inception through trial and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage complex litigation matters from inception through trial
- Prepare cases for hearings, mediations, depositions, arbitrations, and trial
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, correspondence, and other legal documents
- Prepare, review, and electronically file pleadings and other court documents in Florida state and federal courts
- Monitor court dockets and ensure compliance with filing deadlines and court rules
- Prepare trial exhibits, witness files, trial notebooks, demonstrative evidence, and other trial materials
- Support multiple attorneys and practice groups while effectively managing changing priorities and assignments
- Balance billable and non-billable responsibilities while maintaining productivity
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and vendors
- Assist with contracts and other legal projects as needed
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of litigation paralegal experience supporting complex business or other civil litigation matters
- Significant trial preparation and trial support experience
- Extensive experience with Florida state and federal court e-filing and processes
- Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment
- Strong understanding of eDiscovery processes and familiarity with document review platforms
- Strong legal drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of state and federal rules of civil procedure
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while balancing billable and administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced legal environment
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and require minimal supervision
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management software (Clio experience preferred)
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree and/or a Paralegal Certificate preferred
Nice to have:
- Knowledge of and experience assisting with transactional matters, including contracts and corporate legal work
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
