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Litigation Paralegal
A boutique law firm is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling complex civil litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have strong case management skills, experience with Florida state and federal court procedures, and the ability to manage competing deadlines while delivering high-quality work.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, from case inception through discovery, trial, and resolution.
- Draft and organize discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, correspondence, and routine pleadings under attorney supervision.
- Collect, review, organize, and summarize documents; coordinate document productions and maintain discovery files.
- Prepare deposition summaries, case chronologies, exhibit lists, and supporting materials.
- Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, and meetings with clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel.
- Monitor court deadlines, maintain litigation calendars, and track discovery obligations.
- Assist with state and federal court filings, ensuring compliance with applicable rules and procedures.
- Support hearing and trial preparation, including preparing exhibit binders, witness materials, and trial notebooks.
- Maintain accurate electronic case files and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Record billable time accurately and promptly in accordance with firm and client guidelines.
Qualifications
- Three or more years of litigation paralegal experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of Florida civil litigation procedures and state and federal court filing systems.
- Experience supporting commercial litigation, insurance defense or coverage, professional liability, or other complex civil matters preferred.
- Strong discovery, document management, and trial preparation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal case management software; experience with e-discovery platforms is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, and work independently while collaborating with attorneys and staff.
- Paralegal certificate or degree preferred; Florida Registered Paralegal designation is a plus.
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