Litigation Paralegal

Downtown Law Firm; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Mentoring program

Job summary

McDonald Toole Richman & Correnti, P.A. in Orlando seeks a motivated litigation paralegal with 4–6 years of civil litigation experience. The role demands strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate with multiple attorneys on cases across various jurisdictions.

Responsibilities include drafting discovery responses, preparing trial materials, and managing records, deadlines, and client communications. Travel may be required and collaboration within a team is essential.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of civil litigation paralegal experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage overlapping matters for multiple attorneys.
• Proficiency in e-filing and e-service in courts.
• Attention to detail and reliable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical and investigative records via authorizations and subpoenas.
• Review medical records and prepare summaries.
• Calculate and track deadlines per rules and client guidelines.
• Assist with trial preparation including witness/exhibit lists.
• Draft responses to discovery, pleadings and motions.
• Maintain production logs and records of documents.
• Schedule depositions, hearings, and conferences.
• Interact with clients professionally and in a team setting.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Case management

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Travel readiness

MS Office

Centerbase

NetDocs

Tools

MS Office

CenterBase

NetDocs

e-filing

Job description

Job Description

Mid-sized Orlando law firm with a national presence is seeking a motivated, hardworking and knowledgeable litigation paralegal. Ideal candidate has 4 to 6 years of experience in civil litigation. Candidate must have an exceptional work ethic, be available to travel, and the ability to work well in a team environment. This position requires someone with a great attitude and exceptional attention to detail.

Duties include performing paralegal billable activities for multiple attorneys such as:

• Obtain medical and other investigative records via authorizations and/or subpoenas
• Review medical records and prepare detailed summaries
• Calculate and track deadlines based on rules, judicial preferences, and/or client guidelines
• Assist with preparing cases for trial including preparing witness and exhibit lists
• Draft responses to basic discovery, pleadings and motions
• Maintain production logs and clear, concise records of documents produced by all parties
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, hearings, inspections, and other case-related conferences
• Interact with clients courteously and professionally with an emphasis on good client service
• Work effectively in a team-oriented environment

Candidates should have excellent communication and writing skills; understand local, state and federal rules; be able to review, understand, and follow client guidelines; have experience with both e-filing (in local and federal courts) and e-service; and be a self-starter. Must also possess advanced software skills, particularly with the MS Office Suite. Centerbase and NetDocs experience preferred.

Competitive salary and benefits.

Company Description

McDonald Toole Richman & Correnti, P.A. (“MTRC”) is committed to a workplace diverse in its members and responsive to its clients. All of the firm’s partners recognize that collaboration enhances innovative ideas and solutions. As a result, associates at MTRC are afforded mentoring and experience not typically found at larger firms. Our associates work closely with the firm's partners who are passionate about litigating and have decades of experience representing Fortune 500 companies on a national, regional, and local level.

Areas of Practice

• Product Liability
• Automotive Products and Components
• Consumer Products
• Premises Liability
• Medical Devices
• Industrial Equipment and Materials Handling
• General Commercial Litigation
• High Risk and Excess Exposure Cases