Paralegal

Responsibilities

Kforce's client, an established Clearwater, FL law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal with litigation background and skills. The position will support litigation/appellate attorneys and collaborate with the team and additional litigation staff within the firm. Key Responsibilities and Qualifications:

• Handle calendars, monitor deadlines, communicate with attorneys, clients, court reporters, etc., arrange travel for attorneys as required, and complete litigation-related tasks as assigned
• Legal research and writing, including drafting answers to complaints, discovery requests, good faith letters, and motions
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum 2 - 5 years of experience required
• Successful candidate must possess knowledge and command of Florida and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, preparation of legal documents including propounding and answering of discovery, and e-filing and service protocols in state and federal courts
• Experience navigating case management software and the ability to learn new software
• Must have detailed knowledge of Florida and Federal rules of civil procedure, local rules as necessary, and e-filing and service of documents
• Ability to work in both an independent and team environment
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
  

Key Traits For Success

• Customer service personality
• Tough/thick skin
• Casual lean environment, high volume
• Organized, open to learning new things, good communications
• Not just litigation, municipal staff
  
  

Preferred/Nice to Have:

• B.S. Degree or Paralegal Certification preferred
• Appellate experience preferred but not required
• Tech savvy
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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