Paralegal

AppleOne Employment Services; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join a well-established law firm’s litigation support team in Sarasota, FL. The role is direct hire and full-time, with an onsite work arrangement and a strong focus on case preparation, discovery, and trial readiness.

You will support attorneys through all phases of litigation, manage records and deadlines, and coordinate with expert witnesses in a collaborative professional environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of law firm experience.
• Experience supporting attorneys in litigation environments.
• Knowledge of legal procedures, terminology, and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including case preparation, discovery, records management, and trial support.
• Review, organize, summarize, and maintain legal records and discovery materials.
• Draft subpoenas, records requests, and other litigation documents.
• Coordinate with expert witnesses, schedule IMEs, and track deadlines.
• Prepare exhibits and assist with trial preparation and strategy.

Skills

Litigation support

Document management

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Typing proficiency

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or related field

Tools

Legal case management software

Job description

Job Summary

A well-established law firm in Sarasota, FL is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join its litigation support team on a direct hire basis. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional with law firm experience who enjoys managing complex case files, organizing critical records, supporting attorneys, and contributing to successful litigation outcomes.

The Paralegal will work in a collaborative, professional environment with attorneys and legal team members who value accuracy, responsiveness, and teamwork. This opportunity offers long-term stability, professional growth, supportive leadership, and the chance to play an important role in case preparation, discovery, expert coordination, and trial readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including case preparation, discovery, records management, and trial support.
• Review, organize, summarize, and maintain legal records, medical records, discovery materials, and case documents.
• Draft subpoenas, records requests, correspondence, and other legal documents with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Coordinate with expert witnesses, schedule IMEs, track key deadlines, and ensure case materials are complete and organized.
• Prepare exhibits, review opposing party documents, and assist with trial preparation and litigation strategy support.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment while maintaining accurate and timely work product.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $65,000 to $75,000 per year.
• Direct hire opportunity.
• Full-time schedule.
• 100% onsite role in Sarasota, FL.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Collaborative team environment.
• Established and reputable law firm.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Manage litigation case files, legal records, discovery materials, and deadlines.
• Draft subpoenas, records requests, legal correspondence, and litigation support documents.
• Coordinate expert witnesses, IMEs, exhibits, and trial preparation materials.
• Support attorneys with document review, case organization, and trial readiness.
• Minimum 3 years of law firm experience.
• Experience supporting attorneys in a litigation environment.
• Knowledge of legal procedures, terminology, litigation processes, and case workflows.
• Strong document management, records organization, and file management skills.
• Excellent typing, computer proficiency, and ability to work with legal documents efficiently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and produce accurate work product.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, staff, experts, and external parties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or a related field.
• Litigation paralegal experience.
• Insurance defense experience.
• Medical malpractice defense experience.
• Trial preparation experience.
• Experience coordinating expert witnesses and IMEs.
• Experience with legal case management software.

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