Litigation Paralegal

Thrivas Staffing Agency; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Thrivas Staffing Agency is recruiting for a large law firm to hire an experienced litigation paralegal on a full-time, permanent basis in Florida. The role emphasizes civil litigation, complex matters, and a seasoned paralegal who can draft documents and manage a heavy caseload.

The ideal candidate will have extensive civil litigation experience, with 10+ years preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Extensive civil litigation experience required.
• Strong legal drafting and document preparation skills.
• Experience calendaring hearings, mediations and depositions.

Responsibilities

• Draft complaints, pleadings, responses and motions as needed.
• Oversee calendaring and scheduling of hearings, mediations and depositions.
• Support a busy partner with efficient case management.
• Collaborate as part of a professional litigation team.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Legal Drafting

Calendaring

Team Player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case Management Software

Job description

Large law firm is currently hiring an experienced litigation paralegal for a full time and permanent opportunity. The law firm provides exceptional benefits that include group medical, dental, vision, 401k, some tuition reimbursement, paid time off, etc.

The ideal applicant will have extensive civil litigation experience. Applicants that have over 10 years of solid litigation experience working for a large firm focused on civil litigation are encouraged to apply. Bilingual applicants (English / Spanish) are also encouraged to apply however bilingual is not required to qualify.

The litigation paralegal supports a busy partner who handles all general civil litigation with an emphasis on complex personal injury, mass tort, product liability, etc. An experienced legal assistant will be part of your team. You will be responsible for drafting all supporting documents; complaints, pleadings, responses, motions, etc. You will also oversee calendaring, scheduling of hearings, mediations and depos.

This position requires a team player who has a friendly demeanor but is serious about their career. The attorney is lighthearted and easy going but focused on handling cases quickly and efficiently. He oversees a heavy caseload. A mature and reliable individual with minimal distractions who is able to focus on the position.