Litigation Paralegal

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hahn Loeser & Parks seeks a skilled litigation paralegal for its Tampa office to support commercial litigation matters in Florida circuit and county courts and federal courts. This role requires attention to deadlines, discovery, filings, and trial preparation with confidence.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of defense-side commercial litigation experience, strong knowledge of Florida and federal rules, and proficiency with Westlaw, iManage, and Nuix/Ringtail.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of defense-side commercial litigation experience in a law firm setting.
• Strong knowledge of Florida circuit and county courts and federal court rules and procedures.
• Experience with discovery, document production, and trial preparation.
• Proficiency with legal research, document management, and review platforms, including Westlaw, iManage, and Nuix/Ringtail preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Trial support experience, including use of Trial Director or similar software.
• Strong understanding of the litigation lifecycle and the paralegal role from case opening through trial.
• Degree and paralegal certificate preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, notices, motions, and other court filings
• Prepare deposition notices, materials, exhibits, and related summaries
• Organize and maintain case files, indexes, and key documents
• Coordinate with clients, witnesses, courts, vendors, and opposing counsel
• Manage discovery, document productions, and e-discovery workflows
• Track deadlines and ensure timely court filings, including e-filing

Skills

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Trial support software

Case management

Discovery management

E-discovery

Attention to deadlines

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Westlaw

iManage

Nuix/Ringtail

Job description

Hahn Loeser is a full-service law firm with more than a century of excellence in serving businesses, institutions, and individuals. We serve clients across a broad range of practice areas across our 9 offices in multiple states. Known for its collaborative culture, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to client service, Hahn Loeser offers a dynamic environment where talented professionals can grow their careers and make a meaningful impact. We offer our attorneys competitive benefits, robust professional development opportunities, including in-house trainings and CLEs and strong administrative support.

About the Role

Hahn Loeser & Parks seeks a skilled litigation paralegal for its Tampa office to support commercial litigation matters in Florida circuit and county courts and federal courts. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who can manage deadlines, discovery, filings, and trial preparation with confidence.

• Draft pleadings, notices, motions, and other court filings
• Prepare deposition notices, materials, exhibits, and related summaries
• Organize and maintain case files, indexes, and key documents
• Coordinate with clients, witnesses, courts, vendors, and opposing counsel
• Manage discovery, document productions, and e-discovery workflows
• Track deadlines and ensure timely court filings, including e-filing

Qualifications

• 5+ years of defense-side commercial litigation experience in a law firm setting
• Strong knowledge of Florida circuit and county courts and federal court rules and procedures
• Experience with discovery, document production, and trial preparation
• Proficiency with legal research, document management, and review platforms, including Westlaw, iManage, and Nuix/Ringtail preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Trial support experience, including use of Trial Director or similar software
• Strong understanding of the litigation lifecycle and the paralegal role from case opening through trial
• Degree and paralegal certificate preferred; equivalent experience considered

Paralegals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.