Litigation Paralegal

Jackson Lewis P.C.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for their Orlando office. The ideal candidate will support attorneys with civil litigation cases and possess strong organizational skills to manage multiple cases effectively.

The role involves drafting legal documents, coordinating e-discovery, and assisting in trial preparation. A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years in litigation defense are preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in the Windows environment, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Solid understanding of state and federal rules of civil procedure.
• Law firm experience in civil defense work, employment law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of civil litigation cases, proactively tracking case progress.
• Draft initial pleadings for federal, state, and administrative forums.
• Collaborate with attorneys to gather materials for discovery responses.

Skills

Organizational skills

Civil litigation knowledge

Legal research

Document management systems

Trial preparation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

5 years litigation defense experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Relativity

NetDocuments

Intapp

Job description

Job Summary

Our Orlando office is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling complex civil litigation in state, federal and administrative venues. This role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously, and experience in a law firm environment.

Essential Functions

• Manage all aspects of civil litigation cases, including proactive tracking of case progress and strict attention to deadlines.
• Draft initial versions of a variety of pleadings for matters in federal, state, and administrative forums.
• Prepare initial discovery documents for federal, state, and administrative proceedings.
• Draft initial discovery requests to plaintiff.
• Create detailed chronologies and timelines to highlight key events in case.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to gather materials necessary for discovery responses, motion practice, depositions, and other litigation tasks.
• Identify, organize and prepare documents for production, including applying Bates numbering, performing redactions, and maintaining production and privilege logs.
• Coordinate with the e-discovery team on large-scale document productions and use Relativity or similar software as needed.
• Assist in witness interviews and prepare concise interview summaries.
• Prepare deposition documents and subpoenas in compliance with state and federal requirements, monitor responses, coordinate third‑party records production, and develop deposition outlines and summaries.
• Support trial and arbitration preparation, including organizing and managing trial exhibits, preparing initial drafts of witness and exhibit lists, and providing additional trial‑related assistance as needed.
• Conduct cite‑checking and Shepardizing as needed.
• Perform legal research using tools such as Lexis and PACER as required.
• Conduct background, litigation, and social media searches as required.

Qualifications / Skills

• Proficiency in the Windows environment, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Solid understanding of state and federal rules of civil procedure.
• Law firm experience in civil defense work; employment law background preferred.
• Familiarity with insurance carrier guidelines is a plus.
• Experience using timekeeping and billing software; knowledge of Intapp is a plus.
• Experience with document management systems required; familiarity with NetDocuments is a plus.
• Experience in e-discovery platforms including Relativity is a plus.
• Experience with trial/mediation/arbitration preparation, class actions, and wage and hour matters is a plus.
• Proven track record of meeting billable hour targets.
• Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to apply confidentiality, sound judgment, professionalism, and strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively toward delivering outstanding client service.

Educational / Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred. Other education and work experience considered.
• 5 years minimum litigation defense experience in a law firm setting, preferably in employment law but not mandatory.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.