Paralegal

Sniffen & Harmon, P.A.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sniffen & Harmon, P.A. seeks a resourceful Paralegal for our Tallahassee office in a full-time, on-site role. You will work with attorneys in education law and employment litigation, moving matters forward from investigation through discovery, hearings, depositions, and trial prep.

The ideal candidate brings a strong legal foundation, excellent document production skills, and solid research abilities, paired with effective communication and organizational prowess.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in labor/employment, education law, or civil rights areas.
• Ability to produce polished legal documents (pleadings, motions, correspondence, discovery).
• Confident written and verbal communication with clients and colleagues.
• Strong legal research using online databases and case law sources.
• Attention to detail with clear, organized summaries and work product.
• Paralegal certificate or degree or comparable hands-on experience.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, shifting priorities, and critical deadlines.
• Familiarity with legal practice software and document-management tools.
• Collaborative, discreet, and ownership-minded team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys from investigation and discovery through hearings, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Prepare and organize case materials and summaries for attorneys.
• Draft pleadings, motions, correspondence, and discovery materials.

Skills

Legal fundamentals

Labor & employment

Pleadings & discovery

Communication skills

Legal research

Attention to detail

Time management

Legal software

Team collaboration

Education

Paralegal certificate or degree

Job description

Sniffen & Harmon, P.A. is a top-rated law firm that delivers strategic counsel and vigorous representation to employers in high-stakes litigation and day-to-day advisory matters. Our attorneys handle a diverse portfolio spanning education law, employment disputes, civil rights, business and property litigation, insurance defense, and commercial matters. We offer legal professionals the opportunity to contribute meaningfully, tackle complex challenges, and grow within a collaborative, fast-moving practice.

Role Description

We are seeking a resourceful, driven Paralegal to join our Tallahassee office in a full-time, on-site role. You will work closely with attorneys in our education law and employment litigation practices, taking an active role in moving matters forward—from investigation and discovery through hearings, depositions, and trial preparation. This position is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives on variety, anticipates needs, and brings clarity and momentum to demanding casework.

Required Skills

• A strong legal foundation and genuine interest in labor and employment, education law, civil rights, or related practice areas.
• The ability to produce polished, accurate legal documents, including pleadings, motions, correspondence, and discovery materials.
• Confident written and verbal communication, paired with a professional, service-oriented approach to clients and colleagues.
• Sharp legal and factual research skills, including proficiency with online databases and the ability to uncover details that strengthen case strategy.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to transform complex case materials into clear, organized summaries and work product.
• A paralegal certificate or degree, or comparable hands-on experience in a law firm environment.
• The organization, judgment, and initiative to manage multiple matters, shifting priorities, and critical deadlines.
• Fluency with legal practice software, document-management tools, and standard office applications.
• A collaborative mindset, sound discretion, and the confidence to take ownership of assignments while supporting the team.

• Benefits include employer supplemented health insurance, dental insurance, and paid time off. Pay will be commensurate with experience.