Litigation Paralegal

Patagon Search; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work schedule after onboarding

Job summary

A well-established litigation firm in Fort Lauderdale is looking for an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support senior litigators with a focus on litigation. The role involves drafting motions, managing complex cases, and preparing discovery with a collaborative environment that offers long-term growth. A hybrid work schedule is offered after initial onboarding. Ideal candidates should have significant legal experience and strong drafting skills. Don't miss this chance for meaningful responsibility and professional development.

Qualifications

• Significant prior litigation experience as a paralegal or legal assistant.
• Strong drafting skills and comfort handling substantive legal work.
• Experience with discovery and complex civil litigation.

Responsibilities

• Draft and assist with motions, pleadings, discovery requests, and responses.
• Manage discovery-heavy and document-intensive cases.
• Prepare thoughtful, case-specific discovery.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong drafting skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Proactivity

Tools

iManage

Aderant (ATO)

Tabs

Job description

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

• Annual Bonus

Role Overview

A well-established litigation firm in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant / Paralegal to primarily support a senior litigator, with some additional support for other litigators as needed.

This is not an entry-level role. The ideal candidate brings meaningful prior litigation experience and can contribute immediately without requiring extensive training from scratch.

This is a substantive, litigation-focused position supporting a practice that is heavily contract-oriented and document-intensive. The work involves significant discovery and drafting responsibilities. Paralegals in this practice are treated as true litigation partners and are expected to operate at a high level—often functioning as “unlicensed lawyers.”

While the role is primarily litigation-focused, it also touches on transactional matters, including M&A and real estate transactions.

Practice Mix

• Business litigation
• Construction litigation (~20% of the practice)
• M&A and real estate transactions

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and assist with motions, pleadings, discovery requests, and discovery responses
• Manage discovery-heavy and document-intensive cases
• Prepare thoughtful, case-specific discovery (no canned interrogatories)
• Coordinate and calendar depositions, hearings, mediations, and deadlines
• Maintain strong follow-up on case activity and deadlines
• Assist with trial preparation and litigation support
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, vendors, and court personnel
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files

Systems & Tools

• iManage (document management)
• Aderant (ATO) and Tabs for billing and timekeeping

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Significant prior litigation experience as a paralegal or legal assistant
• Strong drafting skills and comfort handling substantive legal work
• Experience with discovery and complex civil litigation
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organized
• Preference for candidates with a stable work history

Schedule & Compensation

• In-office for approximately the first 6 months to allow for onboarding and integration
• Transitional to a hybrid schedule (2 days remote per week) thereafter
• Base salary approximately $90,000, depending on experience
• Bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal assistant or paralegal who wants meaningful responsibility, close collaboration with senior litigators, and long-term growth in a professional firm environment.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.