Litigation Paralegal

Hillsbar; West Palm Beach (FL); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

City of Plant City seeks a seasoned Litigation Paralegal to support our insurance defense team in Florida. The role focuses on civil litigation, drafting pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation with strict court-rule adherence.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of Florida litigation paralegal experience, strong drafting and proofreading skills, and proficiency with case management software. Excellent organization and communication are essential for handling multiple cases.

Formación

• Five+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal in Florida.
• Proficient in drafting and proofreading pleadings and discovery documents.
• Experience organizing and managing case files and data.

Responsabilidades

• Support attorneys in all stages of litigation, including trial, hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Organize and manage electronic and physical case files from inception through resolution.
• Draft, review, and proofread pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence.

Conocimientos

Litigation support

Florida civil procedure

Pleading drafting

Document management

Time management

Communication

Herramientas

Case management software

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a seasoned Litigation Paralegal to join our fast-paced insurance defense practice. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in Florida civil litigation, with particular familiarity in auto personal injury defense matters. This role is integral to supporting attorneys throughout all phases of litigation while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with court rules and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all stages of litigation, including trial, hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Organize, maintain, and manage electronic and physical case files from inception through resolution.
• Draft, review, and proofread pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal and factual research as needed to support case strategy.
• Coordinate discovery, including preparing responses, managing document production, and tracking deadlines.
• Communicate with clients, insurance carriers, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel to obtain and exchange case-related information.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with Florida court rules, procedural requirements, and litigation deadlines.
• Assist with case management and administrative tasks related to active litigation matters.

Why Join Us

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation paralegal to contribute meaningfully to a collaborative and professional insurance defense practice. If you are motivated, reliable, and thrive in a litigation-focused environment.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal in a Florida law firm.
• Experience with Florida commercial auto insurance defense.
• Strong drafting and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in legal case management software and accurate data entry.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a professional demeanor when interacting with clients and legal professionals.