What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Litchfield Cavo LLP?
Litchfield Cavo LLP is a premier insurance coverage and litigation defense law firm founded in 1998 on one principle—client service comes first. Our attorneys operate out of 23 offices, serving clients in more than 35 states nationwide. Collectively, we are a resource of experienced trial attorneys providing creative and responsive service.
Our Tampa, FL office is growing and actively seeking a Litigation Paralegal with a minimum of 3 to 5 years paralegal ligation experience on the defense side, interested in growing their career among our team of staff and attorneys, who value and foster open and honest communication, and act with integrity and professionalism.
Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a dynamic work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development.
OPPORTUNITY | Paralegal
Litchfield Cavo has 23 offices nationwide, and is quickly expanding. Our Tampa, FL office seeks a well-rounded, highly-motivated, experienced Litigation Paralegal to support our practicing litigation defense attorneys. Must possess experience in either 3rd party defense work (personal injury) and/or construction defect work. This is an exceptional opportunity to handle a variety of law office responsibilities including all aspects of the discovery process with a forward-thinking firm, in an expanding office.
SKILLS and ABILITIES
The following are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability to the candidate must possess or demonstrate to succeed under the direction of the partner(s):
- proven knowledge of electronic filing requirements at state and federal courts in Florida;
- excellent research and writing skills;
- work proactively, independently and as part of a team;
- ability to forecast and calendar court filings and docket deadlines;
- organize, prioritize and implement urgent tasks with strong attention to detail;
- provide excellent written and verbal communication;
- remain self-directed, self-motivated and effectively work under tight time constraints;
- ability to consistently create and deliver quality work products;
- demonstrate proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and PDF maker (Nuance or Adobe Pro); demonstrated efficiency navigating the internet;
- iManage experience a plus.
- possess Paralegal Certificate
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare court-ready state and federal pleadings, motions and responses to motions for e-filing with state and federal courts in Florida;
- Maintain and organize high volume of discovery
- Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a busy legal environment;
- Draft and respond to discovery request, including interrogatories, request for production, request for disclosure, request for admission, deposition notices, etc.;
- Organize large volumes of case-related documents; ability to locate and reference specific documents quickly (e.g. trial exhibits, deposition transcripts, key discovery responses, case correspondence and communications);
- Support assigned attorney defense litigation practice( i.e. phone conferences, meetings, case deadlines, hearing and trial dates, mediations and depositions, as well as scheduling orders and moving docket forward);
- Document, organize and assist with preparation for trials and arbitrations hearings;
- Save, file and organize pleadings, motions and related e-filed or emailed documented dates on a daily basis;
- Maintain daily calendar with ability to forecast and prioritize relevant deadlines;
- Enter billing time daily, in a timely fashion;
- Maintain professional demeanor and a positive attitude with colleagues, clients, co-counsel and court personnel.
Litchfield Cavo LLP supports and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.'