Litigation Paralegal: Trial Prep, Discovery & E-Filing

Iscoe Law Firm; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Iscoe Law Firm in West Palm Beach seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys before, during, and after trials. Responsibilities include drafting and filing pleadings, e-filing, conducting discovery, and coordinating depositions.

The role requires 2+ years in legal services, an accredited paralegal program, and strong bilingual English/Spanish communication. The position emphasizes multitasking, organization, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred).
• Bilingual English and Spanish (preferred).
• At least 2+ years of working experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting.
• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred).
• Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury related practice areas (preferred).
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and communication skills with calendar, depositions, mediation, and hearings attention.
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documents, court rules and procedures.
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; typing 35 wpm or more.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and memoranda.
• E-file all court documents in state and federal court.
• Communicate with clients, court, counsel, and others.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigations.
• Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses.
• Draft and serve summons; coordinate and summarize depositions.
• Prepare trial binders and exhibits; file appellate documents.
• Perform administrative duties: calendar hearings, deadlines, and organize case files.
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes; organize exhibits and evidence.
• Aid attorneys with interrogatories and discovery requests; gather information from sources.
• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties; assist witness preparation.
• Assist with case settlements and other tasks as requested by attorney.

Skills

Bilingual English and Spanish

Excellent written and verbal

Attention to detail

Time management

Strong organization

Education

Associate degree or certificate

Paralegal program completion

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Calendar management

Job description

Iscoe Law Firm in West Palm Beach seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys before, during, and after trials. Responsibilities include drafting and filing pleadings, e-filing, conducting discovery, and coordinating depositions.

The role requires 2+ years in legal services, an accredited paralegal program, and strong bilingual English/Spanish communication. The position emphasizes multitasking, organization, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.