Litigation Paralegal

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $/yr

Job Title: Paralegal

Location: Tallahassee 32301

Term: Full Time permanent

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 if the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary Responsibilities:

• Key practice, filings, trial preparation, and post-trial
• Conduct legal and procedural research, including federal and Florida state court rules and local procedures
• Manage case calendars and proactively track court deadlines to ensure timely and accurate filings
• Assist with e-Discovery, including managing ESI and working within DISCO or similar e-Discovery platforms
• Organize, maintain, and manage electronic case files across multiple litigation matters
• Prepare, organize, and electronically file pleadings and court documents
• File documents via CM/ECF and PACER in federal courts (Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida) and Florida state courts
• Coordinate scheduling and provide administrative and litigation support as needed
• Assist with real estate and land use matters, including reviewing contracts, commercial leases, and purchase and sale agreements (strong plus)
• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, including pre-trial, discovery, motion

Education & Experience:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred
• 3–5 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm or litigation-focused environment

Required Skills &

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of the litigation lifecycle, including discovery, motion practice, and trial support
• Baseline understanding of e-Discovery concepts, ESI protocols, and litigation support platforms (DISCO preferred)
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Working knowledge of federal and Florida state court filing procedures, including PACER and CM/ECF
• Ability to independently research and apply court rules and procedures accurately
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable supporting multiple attorneys and matters simultaneously

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Legal

Law Practice

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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