On-Site Civil Litigation Paralegal – Panama City

Carter Platt PLLC; Panama City (FL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Carter Platt PLLC is seeking a full-time on-site Paralegal in Panama City, FL. You will assist attorneys with civil litigation and transactional matters, draft pleadings and discovery, manage case files, and coordinate with courts, clients, and third parties.

Ideal candidates have a solid civil practice foundation, strong research and writing abilities, and familiarity with legal software. Prior law firm or in-house experience preferred for this on-site role.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in civil practice and related litigation and transactional areas.
• Experience in drafting pleadings, contracts, discovery, and correspondence.
• Excellent communication with clients, attorneys, courts, and vendors.
• Research skills for case law, statutes, regulations, and factual investigation.
• Attention to detail in document review of contracts, discovery, and case records.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities for multiple matters and deadlines.
• Competence with legal software and common office tools (Word, Excel, PDF).
• Paralegal certificate or relevant degree preferred; prior law firm or in-house experience required.
• Ability to work collaboratively on-site and maintain confidential information.

Responsabilités

• Assist attorneys with civil litigation and transactional matters.
• Prepare and organize legal documents and maintain case files.
• Communicate with law offices, courts, clients, and third parties.
• Manage calendars and deadlines; support hearing and trial prep.
• Conduct legal and factual research; summarize documents and records.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, and discovery responses under supervision.
• Ensure accurate filing in electronic and physical systems.

Connaissances

Civil practice

Legal document prep

Communication skills

Case law research

Document review

Organization & time mgmt

Legal software & tools

Paralegal cert/degree

Team on-site collaboration

Formation

Paralegal certificate/degree

Outils

Practice management software

Word

Excel

PDF tools

Description du poste

Carter Platt PLLC is seeking a full-time on-site Paralegal in Panama City, FL. You will assist attorneys with civil litigation and transactional matters, draft pleadings and discovery, manage case files, and coordinate with courts, clients, and third parties.

Ideal candidates have a solid civil practice foundation, strong research and writing abilities, and familiarity with legal software. Prior law firm or in-house experience preferred for this on-site role.