Complex Litigation Paralegal

Jobot; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Complex Litigation Paralegal to join our West Palm Beach office and support attorneys handling sophisticated matters from inception through trial.

This role offers ownership of deadlines and case management, with substantive support in a polished firm environment. The position requires a 5+ year background in litigation and Florida Notary status.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience supporting complex litigation from inception through trial or settlement.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures, pleadings, discovery and court filings.
• Experience with eDiscovery and ESI workflows.
• Excellent organizational and deadline-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple matters and competing priorities.
• Strong Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat proficiency.
• Florida Notary Public.
• Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate or equivalent relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from case inception through trial, settlement or other resolution.
• Prepare, organize and maintain pleadings, motions, discovery, exhibits and other litigation documents.
• Coordinate discovery and assist with document collection, review and production.
• Support attorneys with depositions, hearings, mediations and trial preparation.
• Assist with eDiscovery and electronically stored information (ESI) workflows.
• Maintain accurate physical and electronic case files.
• Monitor litigation deadlines, court dates and case calendars.
• Prepare deposition materials, witness files, exhibits, chronologies and trial materials.
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, witnesses, vendors, courts and other professionals.
• Assist with electronic court filings and other litigation-related filings.
• Track case activity and billable time.
• Provide high-level substantive and administrative support to attorneys.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive client and case information.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Inception through trial

Pleadings and discovery

eDiscovery/ESI workflows

Organization & deadlines

Communication skills

Multitasking

MS Office & Adobe Acrobat

Florida Notary Public

Paralegal degree or cert preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

iManage

Coyote

Job description

Job details: COMPLEX LITIGATION + TRIAL SUPPORT + SOPHISTICATED MATTERS West Palm Beach + Established Law Firm + Career Opportunity 5+ Years Litigation Experience + Florida Notary + eDiscovery/ESI Pleadings + Discovery + Depositions + Trial Prep + Case Management

Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 per year

Why join us?

• Sophisticated Litigation: Work on complex commercial disputes rather than routine, high-volume matters.
• Meaningful Responsibility: Take ownership of cases and provide substantive support throughout the litigation lifecycle.
• Trial Exposure: Participate in discovery, depositions, hearings and trial preparation.
• Experienced Legal Team: Work closely with accomplished litigators handling sophisticated matters.
• Growing Practice: Join a litigation group that continues to expand its capabilities and resources.
• Technology: Exposure to modern litigation technology, eDiscovery and ESI workflows.
• Professional Environment: A polished, established law firm environment with strong client-service expectations.
• West Palm Beach Location: Convenient downtown location in the heart of the Palm Beach County legal market.

Job Details

An established and highly regarded South Florida law firm is seeking an experienced Complex Litigation Paralegal to join its West Palm Beach office and support attorneys handling sophisticated litigation and dispute-resolution matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation paralegal who enjoys substantive casework, takes ownership of deadlines and case management, and wants meaningful exposure to complex litigation from inception through trial or resolution.

What You’ll Do

• Manage litigation matters from case inception through trial, settlement or other resolution
• Prepare, organize and maintain pleadings, motions, discovery, exhibits and other litigation documents
• Coordinate discovery and assist with document collection, review and production
• Support attorneys with depositions, hearings, mediations and trial preparation
• Assist with eDiscovery and electronically stored information (ESI) workflows
• Maintain accurate physical and electronic case files
• Monitor litigation deadlines, court dates and case calendars
• Prepare deposition materials, witness files, exhibits, chronologies and trial materials
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, witnesses, vendors, courts and other professionals
• Assist with electronic court filings and other litigation-related filings
• Track case activity and billable time
• Provide high-level substantive and administrative support to attorneys
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive client and case information

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience
• Experience supporting complex litigation matters from inception through trial or settlement
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures, pleadings, discovery and court filings
• Experience with eDiscovery and ESI workflows
• Excellent organizational and deadline-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple matters and competing priorities
• Strong Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat proficiency
• Florida Notary Public
• Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate or equivalent relevant experience preferred

Preferred Experience

• Complex commercial litigation
• Business disputes
• Federal and state court litigation
• Trial preparation
• Depositions
• Document-intensive litigationElectronic document review
• iManage
• Coyote

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a seasoned litigation paralegal who can step into a sophisticated practice and become a true extension of the attorneys they support. You should be comfortable taking ownership of cases, anticipating attorney needs, managing significant volumes of information and deadlines, and producing polished, accurate work with minimal supervision.

Location: West Palm Beach, FL

Position: Full-Time

Experience: 5+ years preferred

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