Civil Litigation Defense Certified Paralegal

Protouch Staffing; West Palm Beach (FL); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Protouch Staffing seeks a Civil Litigation Defense Certified Paralegal in West Palm Beach, FL. This full-time, on-site role supports attorneys through all phases of civil defense cases, from intake to resolution.

You will draft and organize pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence, conduct legal research, prepare trial notebooks, and manage case files, calendars, and deadlines. Coordinate with clients, experts, court personnel, and assist during hearings and trials.

Formación

• Experience drafting and formatting pleadings and motions in accordance with court rules.
• Certified paralegal designation (e.g., CP, CLA, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with federal and Florida state court procedures and e-filing.

Responsabilidades

• Draft and organize pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence.
• Prepare and review legal documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct legal and factual research and summarize records.
• Assist with document production and manage case files, calendars, and deadlines.
• Coordinate with clients, experts, and court personnel.
• Prepare trial notebooks and exhibits, and support during hearings, depositions, and trials.

Conocimientos

Legal document prep

Legal research

Civil litigation defense

Court procedures familiarity

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Educación

Associate's degree in paralegal studies

Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or legal studies

CP/CLA certification

Herramientas

Legal practice management software

Microsoft Word

Excel

PDF tools

Descripción del empleo

Role Description

The Civil Litigation Defense Certified Paralegal will support attorneys in all phases of civil defense cases from intake through resolution. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting and organizing pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence, as well as preparing and reviewing legal documents for accuracy and completeness. The paralegal will conduct legal and factual research, summarize records, assist with document production, and help manage case files, calendars, and deadlines. Additional tasks include coordinating with clients, experts, and court personnel, preparing trial notebooks and exhibits, and supporting attorneys during hearings, depositions, and trials. This is a full-time, on-site role located in West Palm Beach, FL.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in legal document preparation and document review, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in legal research, including use of online legal research platforms and court databases.
• Experience drafting and formatting pleadings and motions in accordance with court rules and procedures.
• Certified paralegal designation (e.g., CP, CLA, or equivalent) and experience in civil litigation defense.
• Familiarity with federal and Florida state court procedures, e-filing systems, and discovery rules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organization, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines, work collaboratively with attorneys, and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency with legal practice management software and standard office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PDF tools).
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience in a civil defense litigation firm or similar environment is highly beneficial.

What We Offer

We offer a professional, team-oriented work environment along with a competitive salary based on experience and an excellent benefits package, including:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off