Overview: Tampa office of Wilkes & Associates, P.A. is looking for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant with Discovery experience. Successful candidate will be a detail oriented, self-starter who is an excellent communicator, team player, desire to excel, and extremely organized. The candidate will prepare and file discovery requests, as well as prepare and file discovery responses. Candidate will demonstrate significant knowledge of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure along with all other applicable rules.

Wilkes & Associates, P.A. offers competitive pay and full benefit package.

• The duties of the Paralegal/Legal Assistant Discovery include, but are not limited to:
• Drafting, responding to, and filing discovery requests.
• Reviewing discovery requests, and responsive documents.
• Tracking incoming discovery.
• Drafting good faith correspondence.
• Drafting discovery motions to compel.
• Pull case law and assist with creating hearing notebooks for hearings.
• Review hearing transcripts and drafting responsive Court Orders.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of legal documents, court filings and legal procedures.
• Experience filing in Florida E-Filing Portal and Judicial Automated Workflow System (JAWS).
• Some knowledge of Florida Rules of Civil Procedures.
• Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining strong attention to detail, and a willingness to adapt and learn new skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and document preparation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of Westlaw a plus.
• Excellent editing, proofreading, and research skills. (Writing sample will be requested)
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office.
• Sense of urgency regarding deadlines.
• Self-motivated.

If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic legal team and gain valuable experience in the field of law, we encourage you to apply for this position. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages.

The above job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the company.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Experience:

• FL E-Filing Portal (Required)
• Hearing transcripts & drafting responsive court orders: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tampa, FL 33618: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Paralegal: 3 years (Preferred)
• Litigation: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Tampa, FL 33618 (Required)

Work Location: In person