We are looking for a skilled litigation paralegal to be the backbone of our trial team. You will be responsible for the coordination of all the details before, during, and after trial. The successful candidate will be able to provide assistance during all phases of the litigation process, including conducting interviews, legal research, document filing, and attending trials. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Free parking • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • Monday to Friday Experience: • Paralegal: 1 year (Required) • Personal injury law: 1 year (Required) Ability to Commute: • Sarasota, FL 34237 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Sarasota, FL 34237: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person Responsibilities: • Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research, and initial case assessments • Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents, and file them with the court • Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics, etc) • Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes • Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices • Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests • Gather relevant information from a variety of sources • Liaise between the trial team and internal/external third parties • Help with voir dire, jury selection, and witness preparation • Provide assistance with case settlements Qualifications: Skills • Proven working experience as a litigation paralegal • Applicable 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 • Strong writing and communication skills, along with attention to detail • Extensive computer and database expertise • Paralegal associate's degree or other relevant certification Compensation: $55,000 yearly
• Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research, and initial case assessments • Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents, and file them with the court • Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics, etc) • Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes • Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices • Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests • Gather relevant information from a variety of sources • Liaise between the trial team and internal/external third parties • Help with voir dire, jury selection, and witness preparation • Provide assistance with case settlements