Litigation Paralegal

Vernis & Bowling; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vernis & Bowling in DeLand, FL seeks a highly organized mid-senior Litigation Paralegal to drive case management for our insurance defense practice. This role supports General Liability and Construction Defect teams, requiring a self-starter able to integrate quickly.

You will manage full-cycle civil litigation from inception to trial preparation, draft and summarize legal documents, coordinate mediations and depositions, perform discovery reviews, and maintain meticulous timekeeping in a

Qualifications

• 3+ years of dedicated civil litigation experience.
• Background in insurance defense; General Liability or Construction Defect exposure preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle civil litigation cases from inception through trial preparation.
• Draft, prepare, and summarize legal documents, court filings, and correspondence.
• Coordinate comprehensive preparation for mediations, depositions, and trials.
• Conduct detailed public records reviews and discovery analysis.
• Maintain accurate and consistent timekeeping.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Job description

Vernis & Bowling is seeking a highly organized mid-senior Litigation Paralegal to drive case management for our DeLand office. This role directly supports our insurance defense practice, requiring a self-starter who can immediately integrate into our General Liability and Construction Defect teams.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle civil litigation cases from inception through trial preparation.
• Draft, prepare, and summarize critical legal documents, court filings, and correspondence.
• Coordinate comprehensive preparation for mediations, depositions, and trials.
• Conduct detailed public records reviews and discovery analysis.
• Maintain accurate and consistent timekeeping.

Requirements

• 3+ years of dedicated civil litigation experience.
• Substantial background in insurance defense; direct experience with General Liability or Construction Defect exposure is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High-level written and verbal communication abilities.