Hybrid Labor & Employment Paralegal (AI Tools)

Akerman-LL; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akerman's West Palm Beach office is seeking a highly motivated Labor and Employment Paralegal to support a heavy volume of employment litigation and counseling matters. The role blends traditional parity with modern AI-assisted workflows, in a hybrid in-office setting when needed.

The candidate should have 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, strong knowledge of Florida and federal employment law, and familiarity with iManage and Relativity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment; labor and employment experience preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of Florida and federal employment law procedures and agency practice (EEOC, FCHR, DOL).
• AI experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with iManage and Relativity.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, high-quality work product.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, solution-focused.
• Professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through employment litigation and counseling matters, including agency charges, investigations, and hearings.
• Manage case management and hearing/trial preparation, including analyzing legal documents, witness background research, and discovery materials.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, position statements, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw and Lexis.
• Manage discovery and e-discovery workflows, including document review and production.
• Assist with EEOC, FCHR, and DOL charge responses and administrative proceedings.
• Use AI and legal technology tools to improve research, document review, and workflow efficiency.
• Maintain case files, calendars, and deadlines.
• Prepare deposition summaries, exhibits, and hearing materials.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients.
• Partner with leadership on process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Litigation support

Florida & Federal law

AI experience

iManage

Relativity

Attention to detail

Organization & communication

Tools

iManage

Relativity

Job description

Akerman's West Palm Beach office is seeking a highly motivated Labor and Employment Paralegal to support a heavy volume of employment litigation and counseling matters. The role blends traditional parity with modern AI-assisted workflows, in a hybrid in-office setting when needed.

The candidate should have 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, strong knowledge of Florida and federal employment law, and familiarity with iManage and Relativity.