Litigation Paralegal — Discovery & E-Filing Expert

Litchfield Cavo LLP.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

Litchfield Cavo LLP in Tampa, FL seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support defense attorneys in a fast-paced practice. The role requires handling discovery, motions, e-filing and document management with strong research and communication skills.

Paralegal Certificate is required and experience in personal injury or construction defect is a plus. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits, with opportunities for professional development in a growing national firm.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate required and experience in litigation defense, 3rd party defense (personal injury) or construction defect.
• Proven knowledge of electronic filing requirements in state and federal courts, Florida.
• Strong research and writing skills, and ability to forecast deadlines.
• Proactive, able to work independently or in a team, with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to manage high volumes of documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare court-ready pleadings, motions and responses for e-filing in Florida state and federal courts.
• Maintain and organize a high volume of discovery materials.
• Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a busy environment.
• Draft responses to discovery requests and organize case documents for attorneys.
• Support defense litigation practice with meetings, hearings, depositions, and docket management.
• Enter billing time daily and maintain calendar of deadlines and events.

Skills

Electronic filing

Research & writing

Independent work

Time management

Communication

Self-motivated

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

MS Office

iManage

PDF maker (Nuance/Adobe Pro)

Job description

Litchfield Cavo LLP in Tampa, FL seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support defense attorneys in a fast-paced practice. The role requires handling discovery, motions, e-filing and document management with strong research and communication skills.

Paralegal Certificate is required and experience in personal injury or construction defect is a plus. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits, with opportunities for professional development in a growing national firm.