Litigation Paralegal

Rita Staffing; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Rita Staffing in Lakeland, FL is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal with excellent communication and organizational skills. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, reviewing depositions and reports, legal research, scheduling, and maintaining file systems. Strong written and verbal communication is essential for interacting with counsel, courts, and clients.

Qualifications

• A 4-year degree or Paralegal Certification is preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents including complaints, answers, motions, petitions, and responses, citing all relevant case law and statutes.
• Process, review, and summarize depositions, records, and expert reports.
• Conduct research and prepare legal memorandums on various issues concerning policies, regulations, codes, and laws.
• Scheduling and meeting coordination.
• Prepare notices for hearings and depositions along with preparation of trial/deposition binders.
• Facilitate the workflow, communications, and scheduling in day-to-day operations.
• Organize files and paperwork.
• Contact opposing counsel, judge’s offices, and clients using telephone, email, and letters in a courteous and professional manner.
• Evaluate and identify priorities of numerous tasks and complete them in a timely manner with high attention to detail.
• Administer main reception as needed and manage client expectations.
• Work within a document management system to organize and maintain company files, matters, and tasks.
• Catalogue paperwork, generate spreadsheets, and scan and copy records.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

4-year degree or Paralegal Certification

Tools

Document management system

Job description

An experienced litigation paralegal. A successful candidate will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, while being detail-oriented and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Draft legal documents including complaints, answers, motions, petitions, and responses, citing all relevant case law and statutes.
• Process, review, and summarize depositions, records, and expert reports.
• Conduct research and prepare legal memorandums on various issues concerning policies, regulations, codes, and laws.
• Scheduling and meeting coordination.
• Prepare notices for hearings and depositions along with preparation of trial/deposition binders.
• Facilitate the workflow, communications, and scheduling in day-to-day operations.
• Organize files and paperwork.
• Contact opposing counsel, judge’s offices, and clients using telephone, email, and letters in a courteous and professional manner.
• Evaluate and identify priorities of numerous tasks and complete them in a timely manner with high attention to detail.
• Administer main reception as needed and manage client expectations.
• Work within a document management system to organize and maintain company files, matters, and tasks.
• Catalogue paperwork, generate spreadsheets, and scan and copy records.

Educational Requirements:

• 4-year degree or Paralegal Certification (Both Preferred)