Litigation Paralegal — Trial Prep & Discovery

Beacon Hill; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) program

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid parking

Job summary

Beacon Hill in Tampa is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys and teams by performing client meetings, legal drafting, and other relevant legal activities in preparation for trials. This on-site role requires energy, drive, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, filing, coordinating depositions, discovery, and extensive legal research, with opportunities to work closely with attorneys and staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented with the ability to analyze and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation from onset through trial.
• Draft pleadings, correspondence, authorizations, interrogatories, transmittal letters, and other legal documents.
• File summonses and complaints, and work with vendors to effectuate service.
• Prepare discovery requests and responses.
• Coordinate and schedule depositions.
• Track and monitor client files, calendars, and provide status updates.
• Perform extensive internal and on-line legal research (court rules and procedures).
• Assist with trial preparation, including trial binders, exhibits, coordinate with experts, opposing counsel, and court staff.
• Work independently or as part of a team to establish and foster relationships with litigation attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and legal assistants.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Case management

Trial prep

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal software

Job description

Beacon Hill in Tampa is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys and teams by performing client meetings, legal drafting, and other relevant legal activities in preparation for trials. This on-site role requires energy, drive, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, filing, coordinating depositions, discovery, and extensive legal research, with opportunities to work closely with attorneys and staff.