Litigation Paralegal

2 weeks ago

Bradenton, United States NajmyThompson, PL Full time

**Responsibilities**
- Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, legal memoranda, appellate briefs and discovery
- E-file all court documents in state and federal court.
- Communicate professionally with clients, court, counsel, and others.
- Conduct legal research and factual investigation.
- Draft discovery documents, requests and responses.
- Draft complaint packages based on county requirements.
- Coordinate and summarize depositions.
- Prepare hearing and trial binders and exhibits
- Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics).
- Maintain case files.
- Assist attorney with witness preparation, case settlement, and other tasks as directed by attorney.

**Requirements**:

- Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred)
- At least 2 years of working experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
- Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)
- Experience with state and federal litigation (preferred)
- Must possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a positive attitude.
- Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices, etc.
- Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Extensive computer and database expertise, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 35 wpm.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

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

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- Paralegal: 2 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Bradenton, FL 34205 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Bradenton, FL 34205: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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