Litigation Paralegal

Beckerlawyers; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Mental health coverage

401(k) match

Job summary

Becker is seeking a paralegal in Tampa to support attorneys with case management, discovery, and trial preparation. You will draft motions and affidavits, conduct legal research, and manage case files across all phases of litigation.

The role requires a paralegal certificate or equivalent experience, knowledge of Florida and federal court procedures, and strong organizational skills. A collaborative, growth‑oriented team environment is offered.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or degree or 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Florida and U.S. District Court laws, procedures, and e-discovery.
• Experience with all stages of litigation including intake, discovery, and trial.
• Experience coordinating trial/arbitration logistics and working with clients and vendors.
• Experience maintaining paper and electronic case files and using e‑filing systems.
• Proficient with e‑discovery databases and litigation support software.
• Prompt responses to inquiries and proactive communication.

Responsibilities

• Meet with attorneys, clients, and professionals to discuss cases and evidence collection.
• Draft legal documents including motions, affidavits, and discovery.
• Research statutes, regulations, and case law; provide written analysis to attorneys.
• Perform discovery tasks including drafting responses and organizing documents.
• Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve case files and exhibits.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and attend trials, hearings, or mediations.
• Oversee case file organization and delegate tasks to assistants as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Legal research

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Confidentiality & discretion

Microsoft Office proficiency

File organization

Willingness to overtime/travel

Education

Paralegal certificate or degree

5+ years litigation paralegal experience

Knowledge of Florida and U.S. District Court procedures

Experience with e-discovery and litigation support software

Tools

e-discovery software

Litigation support software

Job description

Tampa
1511 N. Westshore Boulevard
Suite 1000
Tampa, FL 33607, USA

Becker has been included in the inaugural list of The Best Companies to Work for Among U.S. Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report for 2024, 2025, and 2026. Come join our award‑winning team!

Becker is a diverse, multi‑practice, commercial law firm with international affiliates and offices in Florida, New York, New Jersey and Washington, DC. Becker prides itself on client‑focused services and a commitment to always exceeding our client’s expectations. Since 1973, we have been focusing on building a culture that is collaborative, creative, and passionate about growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes some employer‑paid benefits, mental health coverage, and a 401(k) match. To fulfill our commitment to our employees’ health and safety, Becker has committees – such as the Wellness Committee and the Mental Health and Well‑Being Committee – that ensure our employees’ individual health is always a priority.

We provide every incoming employee with individualized training to ensure that they are experts on Becker’s use of above‑industry‑standard software and in their role.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects and evidence collection.
• Draft legal documents including motions, affidavits, and discovery.
• Research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provide written analysis to attorneys.
• Perform all aspects of discovery including drafting and responding to discovery requests and subpoenas; compiling, organizing, coding/indexing documents.
• Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, and other items.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials, hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• On a case‑specific basis, oversee the organization and maintenance of the case file and Case Management Spreadsheet, delegating to and overseeing the tasks of department assistants and/or file clerks as needed.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time‑management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to organize files and workflow.
• Must be available for overtime and travel, as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Paralegal Certificate/Degree or five years of litigation paralegal experience.
• In‑depth knowledge of Florida and U.S. District Court laws, court procedures, and electronic discovery.
• Experience with all stages of litigation, including intake, discovery, and trial.
• Experience coordinating trial/arbitration logistics, including negotiating for workspace, setting up remote office space, and coordinating with clients and vendors.
• Experience maintaining processes to collect, store, and maintain paper and electronic case files.
• Experience with court and administrative agency filings, including electronic or e‑filings.
• Experience using e‑discovery databases and litigation support software for document production, witness files and deposition transcripts and exhibits.
• Replies are given within 24 hours, so apply today for immediate consideration.

Becker is committed to diversity in the workplace. Workplace diversity refers to the protection, respect and inclusion of all of the attributes that each employee contributes to the workplace. We strive for a workplace that welcomes and respects all employees regardless of any protected class status, including, but not limited to, race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, age, ancestry, and disability. We also acknowledge the other ways in which people are different, such as educational level, life experience, work experience, socio‑economic background, and personality and recognize the value of these individual differences.

We are wholly committed to creating hiring practices and a work environment that values and utilizes the contributions of people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

As such, it is the policy of Becker to recruit, employ, train, develop, and promote employees on the basis of individual qualifications, competence, and merit. We believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and do not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law. It is our goal to fully comply with the letter of the law, as well as its spirit and intent.

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