Complex Litigation Paralegal

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

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Complex Litigation Paralegal for our West Palm Beach, FL office. The role supports attorneys on sophisticated litigation and dispute-resolution matters from inception through trial, requiring ownership of deadlines and case management.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, strong knowledge of pleadings, discovery and eDiscovery workflows, and a Florida Notary Public. A Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience supporting complex litigation matters from inception through trial.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures, pleadings, discovery and court filings.
• Experience with eDiscovery and ESI workflows.
• Florida Notary Public.
• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

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

Complex litigation

Deadline management

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

eDiscovery

ESI workflows

iManage

Coyote

Job description

Complex Litigation Paralegal

$75000 - $95000 per year | West Palm Beach, FL | On-site | Permanent

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 i

A bit about us:

We are a well-established, full-service commercial and private client law firm with a long history in South Florida and a strong presence in the Palm Beach County legal market.

Our attorneys handle sophisticated matters across complex litigation, commercial disputes, real estate, corporate, private wealth, trusts & estates, land use and governmental matters, among other practice areas.

The firm has continued to invest in its Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice, including expanding its litigation team and developing a dedicated Complex Trial Team focused on sophisticated, high-stakes litigation and trial work.

The West Palm Beach office provides an opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys on substantive matters while being part of an established, collaborative legal team.

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 timeProvide 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 litigation
• Electronic 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

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.