Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Paralegal with Litigation experience for a direct hire opportunity in Orlando, FL. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional who has strong litigation support experience and enjoys working closely with attorneys on state and federal court matters.

The Litigation Paralegal will support a busy legal services environment with discovery, subpoenas, document organization, pleadings, motions, case deadlines, and trial preparation. This is a strong opportunity for a paralegal who values professional teamwork, supportive attorneys, organized processes, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to active litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare deposition, trial, and records subpoenas in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Coordinate third-party records production, review records, and prepare summaries for attorney use.
- Analyze, organize, and manage documents and data produced by clients and through discovery.
- Assist with drafting pleadings, motions, submissions, discovery requests, and discovery responses for state, federal, arbitration, and mediation matters.
- Prepare litigation notebooks, binders, exhibits, and other case materials as needed.
- Maintain litigation calendars, track deadlines, and keep attorneys and staff informed of conferences, filings, and case milestones.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary range: $75,000 to $95,000 per year.
- Job type: Direct hire.
- Location: Orlando, FL.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Support attorneys with litigation case preparation, discovery, subpoenas, document production, and court filings.
- Manage litigation calendars, deadlines, case materials, notebooks, binders, and records summaries.
- Conduct legal and background research using litigation and public records tools.
- Assist with pleadings, motions, submissions, and discovery in state and federal court matters.

- Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal.
- Strong knowledge of Federal and Florida Courts.
- Experience with document management systems.
- Experience with eDiscovery and document review platforms.
- Proficiency in a Windows environment.
- Experience using Lexis, PACER, Accurint, Secretary of State resources, and social media for research.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail with the ability to multi-task in a deadline-driven litigation environment.
- Reliable, professional, team-oriented, and able to work extra hours as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience supporting trial preparation, arbitration, mediation, and complex litigation matters.
- Strong ability to summarize records, organize large document productions, and support attorneys through all phases of litigation.
- Prior experience in a fast-paced legal services or law firm environment.

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