Litigation Paralegal - Organized Trial Support, PTO & 401(k)

Levin Papantonio Law Firm; Pensacola (FL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Competitive Salary

PTO

401k/Profit Sharing

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Group Life Insurance

Annual Pay Increase

Year End Bonus

Job summary

Levin Papantonio Law Firm in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Paralegal to support Attorneys throughout the litigation process. Local candidates or relocations to Pensacola are preferred.

The ideal candidate will assist with case work from start to finish, manage documents, and coordinate with the legal team. The position requires strong research, writing, and communication skills, with a focus on confidentiality and organization.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Paralegal/legal work experience (with or without formal education/certification).
• Ability to oversee procedures and manage workflow in a litigation team.
• Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong research, writing and communication skills; proficient in Windows environment.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze legal sources such as statutes and cases.
• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and finalizing pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Attend trials as an assistant to attorneys.
• Organize exhibits, documents and evidence; prepare appendices.
• Assist in depositions and witness preparation and research.
• Coordinate client interviews and obtain case information.
• Manage department workflow and liaison with attorneys.
• Maintain client files; perform routine office duties.

Skills

Research

Writing

Communication

Organization

Discretion

Windows

Tools

Windows

Job description

Description

Are you looking for a job?

We're looking for a Paralegal.

Local candidates or those planning to relocate to the Pensacola area are preferred.

Our ideal candidate will work with the Attorney(s) to perform many tasks during the litigation process.

Paralegals are a valuable part of the legal team, often working on all phases of the case from beginning to end.

Get to know us:

Since 1955, Levin Papantonio has earned a reputation as one of the most successful personal injury law firms in the nation. Our attorneys handle claims throughout the country involving prescription drugs; medical devices; defective products; car accidents; medical malpractice; workers compensation; consumer protection, and all other types of personal injury claims.

What We Can Offer You For All Your Hard Work:

• Paid Holidays
• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k)/Profit Sharing
• Health, Dental, Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Group Term Life insurance (GTL)/Voluntary Term Life insurance (VTL)
• Annual Pay Increase (discretionary)
• Year End Bonus (discretionary)

Requirements

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm (possible overtime, as needed).

• 1-3 years of Paralegal/legal work experience with or without formal legal education/certification.
• Ability to oversee procedures and manage work flow among a litigation team/department.
• Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Strong research, writing and communication skills
• Must have computer skills, specifically in Windows environment

Job Duties:

• Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions and legal codes.
• Assist with drafting, reviewing and finalizing correspondence, pleadings, motions, discovery and many other documents needed in preparation for trial/court
• Attend trials acting as an assistant to the Attorney(s) during the court proceedings
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
• Assist in depositions, witness preparation and research
• Arrange/partake in client interviews while obtaining case-related information
• Manage a department/team of support staff, act as a liaison between the team & the Attorney(s)
• Maintain and manage client files
• Routine office duties

Levin Papantonio is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce.