Litigation Paralegal

Overview

At MSO, we are more than a law firm—we are a team united by a shared mission to restore lives, deliver hope, and demand justice for our clients. Specializing in property loss and insurance claims, we understand the challenges our clients face during some of the most difficult moments in their lives. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of kindness, empathy, experience, competence, advocacy, and dedication.

Our firm is rooted in the principle “Community Created, Community Driven.” Clients are not just cases to us; they are valued members of our community. Every step of the way, we strive to ensure that they feel seen, supported, and empowered.

If you’re driven by a deep sense of purpose, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are ready to make a tangible difference in people’s lives, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking professionals who embody our values and share our unwavering dedication to justice and client advocacy. The ideal candidate is skilled, knowledgeable, compassionate, driven, and deeply committed to making a difference. Our culture is very important to us, and we are looking for candidates who also embrace and operate from the firm’s core values.

• Kindness: Actively listens, engages with empathy, and communicates in ways that uplift and empower both clients and colleagues. Demonstrates warmth, respect, and compassion in every interaction.
• Competence: Embraces lifelong learning, continually grows expertise, and meets deadlines with precision. Provides reliable, well-informed solutions that inspire trust.
• Advocacy: Passionate about standing beside clients, navigating complex cases, and relentlessly pursuing justice. Ensures clients feel heard, valued, and supported.
• Unwavering Dedication: Approaches challenges with resilience, a solutions-driven mindset, and a commitment to excellence. Shows up fully every day to serve clients and tasks.
• Experience: Uses deep expertise to advocate for clients, references relevant past cases, asks tailored questions, and shares knowledge about potential challenges and outcomes to set realistic expectations.

We seek an experienced Litigation Paralegal to work in a fast-paced and growing environment. The ideal candidate will have property insurance, insurance defense, plaintiff, and/or bad faith property litigation experience with Federal Court experience a plus. This is an in-office position. Must have working knowledge/experience with Word, Gmail, Westlaw, Adobe, and familiarity with Kofax (fka Nuance) and Clio preferred but training will be provided.

• Strong computer proficiency
• Verbal and written communication
• Ability to manage documents
• Solid attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments for multiple attorneys
• Solid character and judgment
• High degree of professionalism
• Ability to keep confidential case and client matters
• Office-based with potential to work remotely while staying on task; litigation experience preferred

• Organize and summarize records, documents, correspondence, and files into a manageable format
• Analyze and review case documents to assist in deposition, hearing, and trial preparation; legal research (prior use of Westlaw preferred)
• Conduct investigations and research into facts and material issues in the cases
• Work closely with clients, witnesses, experts, third parties, and opposing counsel to obtain information pertinent to the case matter
• Assist attorneys in drafting pleadings with corresponding exhibits, correspondence, subpoenas for records, disclosures and other motions under supervision
• Coordinate attorney depositions, hearings, and related activities with other office personnel (court reporter, witnesses, opposing counsel)
• Respond to Discovery Requests, including requests for production, admissions, and interrogatories; prepare discovery requests; monitor and obtain responses from opposing counsel
• Process pleadings, motions and correspondence (e-service and physical) and use the Florida e-filing portal
• Prepare materials in support of hearings and depositions; legal research (Westlaw preferred)
• Complete other duties as…