Litigation Paralegal

Jobot; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Section 125 Flexible Spending Account

Employer-paid life/AD&D insurance

Voluntary short-term disability

Onboarding and training

Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office / 2‑

Job summary

Jobot seeks a Litigation Paralegal to support its business litigation practice in a hybrid role based in Florida. The ideal candidate has strong litigation experience and a track record of longevity, offering long-term stability in a firm that invests in its people.

You will meet with attorneys, manage discovery, draft motions, organize case files, and assist with trial preparation, with a hybrid schedule of 3 days in office and 2 days remote after the initial 90 days in office.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or degree required.
• Florida and federal court procedures knowledge.
• Experience across all stages of litigation.
• E-discovery software experience (Relativity, Summation).

Responsibilities

• Meet with attorneys, clients, and other professionals on cases.
• Draft motions, affidavits, and discovery.
• Research statutes, regulations, case law, and provide written analysis.
• Manage discovery including drafting responses and organizing documents.
• Prepare and maintain case files and exhibits.
• Assist with trial preparation, including attending trials.
• Oversee case file organization and Case Management Spreadsheets.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Analytical skills

Education

Paralegal Certificate/Degree

Tools

Relativity

Summation

Job description

Job details:

Hybrid work schedule! Top tier benefits!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Arpana Davis

Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a diverse, multi-practice commercial law firm with offices across Florida, New York, New Jersey, and Washington, DC, and international affiliates. Founded over 50 years ago, the firm has built a collaborative, growth-oriented culture and has been nationally recognized as one of the best law firms to work for in the U.S. for multiple consecutive years. The firm places genuine emphasis on employee wellbeing, with dedicated committees focused on wellness and mental health, and invests in individualized training to help new hires become experts in the firm's tools and their role.

Why join us?

• Employer-paid base health insurance (100% for employee)
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life/AD&D insurance
• Voluntary short-term disability coverage
• Individualized onboarding and training on firm systems and software
• Hybrid schedule - 3 days in office/2 days remote after initial 90 days in office

Recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work for Among U.S. Law Firms

Job Details

The firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support its business litigation practice. This role is well suited to an experienced paralegal with a strong litigation background who is looking for long-term stability with a firm that invests in its people - candidates with a history of longevity at prior firms are strongly preferred. This is a business/commercial litigation-focused role, not a personal injury or bodily injury practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet with attorneys, clients, and other professionals on assigned cases, including evidence collection
• Draft legal documents including motions, affidavits, and discovery
• Research and analyze statutes, regulations, case law, and other legal sources; provide written analysis to attorneys
• Manage all aspects of discovery : drafting and responding to discovery requests and subpoenas, compiling, organizing, and coding/indexing documents
• Prepare, organize, and maintain case files (evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, etc.)
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including attending trials, hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Oversee case file organization and Case Management Spreadsheets, delegating to and supervising department assistants/file clerks as needed

Qualifications:

• Paralegal Certificate/Degree, or 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience
• In-depth knowledge of Florida and U.S. District Court laws, procedures, and electronic discovery
• Experience across all stages of litigation - intake, discovery, and trial
• E-discovery database and litigation support software experience required (e.g., Relativity, Summation)
• Experience coordinating trial/arbitration logistics, including workspace setup and vendor coordination
• Experience with e-filing and court/administrative agency filings
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills; ability to work well under pressure and manage competing deadlines
• Discretion, sound judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Availability for occasional overtime and travel

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