Experienced Paralegal – Litigation / Professional Liability Defense – Jacksonville, FL / Hybrid Schedule

Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin, P.C.; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Bonus program

Voluntary benefits

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Marshall Dennehey, a nationally recognized civil defense litigation firm, seeks a full-time Paralegal in our Jacksonville, Florida office. You will play a critical role on a collaborative legal team, handling fast-paced discovery and case preparation.

We offer comprehensive benefits, a hybrid work schedule, generous PTO, 401(k), and a culture focused on professionalism, respect, and teamwork, with opportunities to advance your paralegal career.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of litigation/construction paralegal experience.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree required.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
• Experience with discovery, case prep, and trial materials.

Responsibilities

• Review documents including medical, financial, tax, and employment records.
• Create detailed medical and factual chronologies.
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibits, and witness files.
• Coordinate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and support services.
• Manage and organize electronic and physical case files.
• Generate status reports and case indexes.
• Conduct legal and medical research, including expert materials.

Skills

Litigation experience

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

Case management software

eDiscovery tools

Job description

The Law Offices of Marshall Dennehey, a nationally recognized civil defense litigation firm, is seeking a full‑time Paralegal to join our Jacksonville, Florida office. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced litigation paralegal who thrives in a collegial, fast‑paced environment and values being part of a firm where professionalism, respect, and teamwork are at the core of everything we do.

At Marshall Dennehey, our culture truly sets us apart. We are proud of our respectful, supportive workplace, our commitment to work‑life balance, and our long‑tenured team members who have built rewarding, lasting careers with the firm. We believe great legal work starts with people who feel valued, supported, and appreciated for their contributions.

Litigation Practice Areas Include:

All manner of civil defense litigation involving architects, engineers, owners, developers, general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors and design professionals. The team represents businesses and professionals in construction, insurance, contract, licensure, and liability claims.

Is This You?

• A highly organized, detail‑oriented paralegal who enjoys playing a critical role on a collaborative legal team
• Comfortable managing fast‑paced discovery, preparing cases for trial, and independently maintaining a caseload
• Motivated to advance your paralegal career in an environment where your skills, effort, and dedication are recognized and appreciated

If so, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive health insurance, including: Medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Bonus program
• Firm‑sponsored voluntary benefits, including: Supplemental life insurance, Identity theft protection, Pet insurance, Legal plan and Flexible spending accounts
• Hybrid work schedule (remote/in‑office) supporting work‑life balance

Job Duties May Include:

• Obtaining, reviewing, and analyzing documents, including medical, financial, tax, and employment records
• Creating detailed medical and factual chronologies
• Preparing trial notebooks, exhibits, and witness files
• Compiling evidence through discovery documents, transcripts, records, libraries, and databases
• Managing and organizing electronic and physical case files
• Coordinating with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and support services
• Generating status reports, logs, and case indexes
• Corresponding with clients and opposing law firms
• Conducting legal and medical research, including review of expert materials
• Communicating with experts and analyzing their qualifications, prior testimony, transcripts, and publications
• Performing additional duties as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi‑task and prioritize
• Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple assignments

Job Requirements:

• 3–5 years of litigation/construction paralegal experience
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree required
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA‑approved program preferred

If you’re looking to join a firm where people stay, careers grow, and work‑life balance is genuinely respected, Marshall Dennehey offers an exceptional opportunity.

Marshall Dennehey does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.

Marshall Dennehey supports and encourages workplace diversity and we are an Equal Opportunity Employer AA/M/F/D/V.

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