We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant to join a high-performing legal team and established firm in downtown Tampa, FL!

The ideal candidate excels in providing top-tier litigation support and customer satisfaction while consistently delivering high-quality work.

Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive and innovative environment where your contributions are highly valued. We foster a collaborative culture where every team member can thrive and grow. If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for the legal field, this is your chance to advance your career with us.

Key Responsibilities:

• Document Preparation: Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents by creating, editing, and proofreading to ensure accuracy and precision. This includes drafting pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and discovery documents.
• Trial Coordination: Work closely with attorneys to manage deadlines and prepare for trials. This involves organizing trial exhibits, witness preparation, and coordinating logistics for court filings.
• Case Management: Maintain and organize case files, ensuring all relevant documents are filed and easily accessible. Manage case calendars and track key dates and deadlines.
• Client Interaction: Communicate with clients to gather information, provide updates on case progress, and coordinate meetings or depositions.
• Research: Conduct legal research using databases and other resources to support case strategies and provide relevant information to attorneys.
• Timekeeping: Track and enter billable and non-billable hours daily, ensuring accurate and timely billing for client services.
• Confidentiality: Maintain the highest level of confidentiality for all firm and client information, records, and files, both within and outside the firm.
• Coordination with Experts and Witnesses: Assist in identifying, retaining, and communicating with expert witnesses. Coordinate witness interviews and depositions.
• E-Discovery: Manage electronic discovery processes, including data collection, review, and production using legal software tools.
• Court Filings: Prepare and file legal documents with state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Excellent grammar, spelling, punctuation, and communication skills (both written and verbal) are require
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong time management, teamwork, emotional intelligence and work ethic

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; College degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial litigation and/or general business litigation
• Minimum of 5 years of experience E-filing and knowledge of Federal and Florida state court rules
• Familiarity with document management systems and time entry systems is preferred
• Proficiency with legal software (e.g., Xera, Concordance) and Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Previous trial experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• General & commercial litigation: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Tampa, FL 33602 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tampa, FL 33602: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person