Litigation Paralegal – Trial Prep & Discovery

Florida Bar Foundation the; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) program

Paid holidays

Paid parking

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC in Tampa, FL seeks a litigation paralegal to support attorneys and their teams in all phases of litigation from filing through trial. This on-site role requires energy, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

You will draft pleadings, prepare discovery, coordinate depositions, track client files, and perform legal research. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work both independently

Qualifications

• Experience supporting attorneys in all phases of litigation.
• Draft pleadings and other legal documents as needed.
• File and serve summonses and complaints; coordinate service with vendors.
• Prepare discovery requests and responses for production.
• Coordinate and schedule depositions and related logistics.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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.

Skills

Litigation support

Drafting pleadings

Discovery management

Deposition coordination

Legal research

Client file tracking

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Case management software

MS Office

Job description

Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC in Tampa, FL seeks a litigation paralegal to support attorneys and their teams in all phases of litigation from filing through trial. This on-site role requires energy, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

You will draft pleadings, prepare discovery, coordinate depositions, track client files, and perform legal research. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work both independently