Litigation Paralegal

Irizarry Mendez Law Firm; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Irizarry Mendez Law Firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Orlando, FL. The role focuses on drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, and supporting trial preparation in both business and personal injury cases.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of litigation experience, strong knowledge of Florida procedural rules, and excellent research, communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Over five years of litigation experience.
• Familiar with Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and Florida Rules of Judicial Administration.
• Strong legal research skills.
• Excellent customer service, organizational and written communication.
• Punctual, able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery and related documents.
• Draft notices, subpoenas, requests for judicial notices and similar items.
• Prepare binders for trials, hearings and mediations.
• Conduct legal research and shepherd case law.
• Perform other administrative duties to move the case forward.

Skills

Legal research

Customer service

Organizational skills

Punctuality

Written communication

Team collaboration

Under pressure

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Thank you for applying to the Irizarry Mendez Law Firm. We are looking for an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team. We specialize in litigation; namely, business and personal Injury.

Responsibilities:

• Hard Drafting: Pleadings, Motions, Discovery and/or etc.
• Soft Drafting: Notices, Subpoenas, Request for Judicial Notices and etc.
• Prepare Binders for Trials, Hearings and Mediations.
• Legal Research and Sheperdize case law.
• Other administrative duties and tasks as may be needed to move the case forward.

Job Specifications:

• Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (1-hour lunch break)
• This is a hybrid position at the discretion of the firm. The Paralegal will be required to work from home unless there is a Trial, or her/his in-person appearance is required.

Job Qualifications:

• This position requires over five (5) years of Litigation experience.
• The correct applicant must be versed in the Florida Rules of Civil Procedures and Florida Rules of Judicial Administration.
• Must have strong legal research skills.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Must be punctual.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Must have strong written communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure independently and in a team like environment.

Education:

Paralegal Certificate (is preferred but not required).