Paralegal | Defense Litigation

Peak Elevation; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm in Tampa is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal to support attorneys in financial services litigation. The role requires minimum 7 years of defense litigation experience, strong organizational skills, and knowledge of court procedures. Responsibilities include managing case documents, drafting legal documents, and assisting with trial preparations. If you are detail-oriented and have superior communication skills, we want to hear from you. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of litigation paralegal experience on the defense side.
• Detail-oriented with strong proofreading skills.
• Ability to travel locally and nationwide as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide invaluable assistance to attorneys throughout the litigation process.
• Conduct pre-claim investigations to draft legal documents.
• Manage hard copy and electronic case documents.

Skills

Proactive case management

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of federal and state court procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree with ABA paralegal certification

Florida Registered Paralegal

Associate/Bachelors degree in Paralegal studies

Tools

Lexis

Westlaw

Job description

About the job Paralegal | Defense Litigation

Peak Elevation is collaborating with an AmLaw 200 firm to identify an outstanding litigation paralegal for their downtown Tampa office team.

If you are seeking an opportunity to collaborate with a highly skilled team of attorneys, excel in proactive case management, demonstrate the ability to drive cases forward, ensure seamless attorney and client support, and possess the comprehensive experience to anticipate forthcoming steps, we are eager to connect with you.

This esteemed business law firm, known for its exceptional legal services, dedication to client satisfaction, and unwavering commitment to integrity, is expanding its team by recruiting a litigation paralegal. In this role, you will provide invaluable assistance to attorneys throughout the litigation process, with a primary focus on financial services litigation. Responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks, from conducting pre-claim investigations to drafting legal documents, maintaining meticulous indexes, and proficiently organizing case files.

Great candidates for this role should be well‑versed in handling the following types of responsibilities:

• Experience working with federal and state court procedures and filing requirements, including e‑filing in federal and state courts.
• Perform administrative duties, such as calendar hearings, court and discovery deadlines.
• Draft routine court documents, such as notices of appearance, motions for extension of time, motions for default, and subpoenas.
• Manage hard copy and electronic case documents, including managing email and electronic files and preparing binders of hard copy documents.
• Create hearing binders and the ability to provide internet research, including pulling cases from Lexis and Westlaw, as needed.
• Assist with the general aspects of document productions (redacting, copying, Bates stamping).
• Draft foreclosure‑related documents, such as notices of lis pendens, final judgments of foreclosure, notices of sale, and certificates of sale and title.
• Assist attorneys with the preparation of motions.
• Cite‑check, bluebook, and Shepardize briefs and legal memoranda.
• Organize, analyze, and index documents and exhibits.
• Assist with all aspects of deposition preparation.
• Organize and prepare witness files and trial notebooks.
• Create and maintain trial exhibit and deposition designation databases; assist with preparing pre and post‑trial briefs.
• Ability to convey information to individuals at all levels within the firm courteously and professionally; strong service orientation.
• Organize and manage litigation cases from inception to trial and appeal, including document production, deposition preparation, and trial preparation.
• Possess excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on various projects with changing priorities.

We want to speak with candidates who have the below qualifications.

• Bachelor's degree with ABA paralegal certification or Associate/Bachelors degree in Paralegal studies preferred.
• Florida Registered Paralegal preferred.
• A minimum of7 years of litigation paralegal experience working on the defense side of litigation cases.
• Detail‑oriented with strong proofreading skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of legal principles and practices.
• Ability to apply understanding and knowledge of the litigation process from pretrial to post‑trial.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication across a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff while maintaining a high level of work quality and customer service.
• Ability to travel locally and nationwide as needed.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion.
• Ability to work moderate to heavy overtime.

If you want to learn more about this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter. Questions about this opportunity can be directed to [e-mail]. We look forward to hearing from you.