Litigation Paralegal

Bowman and Brooke LLP; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowman and Brooke LLP is seeking a Trial Ready Litigation Paralegal to join our Lake Mary, FL office. The role supports trial teams by preparing, editing, and managing documents, coordinating witnesses, and handling discovery and subpoenas.

Candidates should have 4+ years of litigation defense experience, a Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate, and the ability to travel nationwide. We offer a competitive benefits package and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 4+ years’ litigation defense experience required.
• Familiar with client billing guidelines and able to record accurate billing entries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit and proofread a variety of documents (correspondence, agreements and pleadings).
• Work with attorneys to keep litigation advancing in each case, updating team members on case status.
• Assist with discovery, including discovery requests, depositions and subpoenas.
• Assist with document review and analysis through various platforms.
• Manage electronic case files using a document management system (IManage).
• Prepare for trial, including compiling materials, coordinating witnesses, subpoenas, exhibits and attending trial.

Skills

Attention to detail

Adaptable

Independent judgment

Ownership and accountability

Tech-savvy / document management

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Job description

Bowman and Brooke LLP is a national product liability boutique law firm with more than 200 lawyers in 17 offices known for defending household name manufacturers of motor vehicles, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and consumer products in high exposure, technically intricate lawsuits, and mass torts throughout all 50 states. We have surpassed our 1,000th trial milestone, affirming our rank as one of the foremost product liability trial firms in the country.

To meet client demands, we continue to expand our team of professionals. That’s where you come in! We are actively searching for a Trial Ready Litigation Paralegal to join our Lake Mary, FL office. Our paralegals play a vital role on our case teams and are respected for their ideas and contributions.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, edit and proofread a variety of documents (correspondence, agreements and pleadings).
• Work with attorneys to keep litigation advancing in each case; including taking the initiative to regularly update team members on the status of cases and quickly alerting attorneys to important client and case needs.
• Assist attorneys with discovery, including discovery requests, depositions and issuing subpoenas.
• Assist with document review and analysis through various platforms.
• Manage electronic case files using a document management system (iManage) to ensure information is organized and easy to locate.
• Prepare for trial (including compiling trial materials, coordinating witnesses, preparing and issuing trial subpoenas, preparing and managing exhibits, attending trial).
• Gather and analyze complex medical records needed to prepare medical chronologies.

Qualifications:

• Meticulous, diligent, personable and highly motivated.
• Capable of responding quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities.
• Able to anticipate challenges and exercise independent judgment to make sound decisions and take action.
• Deliver high quality work product and take ownership, responsibility and accountability.
• Comfortable with learning new technology and processes.
• Ability to travel nationwide to attend trial.
• Must be familiar with and able to follow client billing guidelines, enter and record accurate billing entries.

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 4+ years’ litigation defense experiencerequired.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; firm paid life, disability, domestic partner benefits; a generous paid time off policy; retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contributions; nine paid holidays; well-being programs and activities; a 24/7 employee assistance program with confidential counseling; and more! We enjoy a casual atmosphere and attire.

• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• firm paid life, disability, domestic partner benefits
• a generous paid time off policy
• retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contributions
• nine paid holidays
• well-being programs and activities
• a 24/7 employee assistance program with confidential counseling
• and more!

Visit us on the web to learn more about our firm: www.bowmanandbrooke.com.

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Equal Opportunity Employer