Litigation Paralegal

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC seeks a Litigation Paralegal for its Tampa, FL office. The role supports attorneys with case intake, filing, discovery, and trial preparation, ensuring accurate and organized documentation.

Responsibilities include drafting motions and affidavits, researching statutes and cases, and coordinating with clients and vendors for trial logistics. Strong communication, confidentiality, and Microsoft Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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 workspace and coordinating with clients/vendors.

Responsibilities

• Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss cases and evidence collection.
• Drafts legal documents including motions, affidavits, and discovery.
• Researches statutes, regulations, and cases; provides written analysis to attorneys.
• Perform all aspects of discovery including drafting and responding to discovery requests and subpoenas.
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files and related items.
• Assists attorneys with trial preparation, including trials, hearings, and depositions.
• Oversees organization of the case file and Case Management Spreadsheet, delegating tasks as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Legal language & procedure

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Discretion & confidentiality

Microsoft Office

File organization

Overtime & travel

Education

Paralegal certificate/degree

5+ years litigation paralegal experience

Tools

e-discovery databases

Litigation support software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

A national law firm seeks a Paralegal for their Tampa, FL office.

POSITION SUMMARY

The litigation paralegal collects, analyzes, organizes and maintains factual information and documents, both electronic and hard copies, in accordance with correct legal practice and procedure.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects and evidence collection.
• Drafts legal documents including motions, affidavits, and discovery.
• Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
• Perform all aspects of discovery including drafting and responding of discovery requests and subpoenas; compiling, organizing coding/indexing documents.
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, and other items.
• Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials, hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• On a case-specific basis, oversees 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.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)