Civil Litigation Paralegal
Berlin Patten Ebling•Sarasota, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
Run civil litigation cases alongside attorneys at one of Florida's leading real estate and litigation firms. You'll own your files from intake through trial prep, draft substantive pleadings, and be the person who keeps every case on track. We pay at the top of the Sarasota market because we hire senior paralegals who can operate independently — and we give them the autonomy to do it.
Requirements
- 5+ years of civil litigation experience
- Knowledge of Florida court procedures, e-filing systems, and discovery rules
- Strong writing skills
- Highly organized
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management software (Clio, Filevine, or similar)
- Associate or bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certification from an accredited program
Nice To Haves
- Real estate or commercial litigation experience
- Trial experience (first-chair paralegal on a trial team)
- E-discovery platform experience (Relativity, Everlaw)
- Bilingual English/Spanish
Responsibilities
- Support attorneys through every phase of civil litigation, from case intake to trial prep.
- Draft and edit pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other substantive legal documents.
- Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries that attorneys can actually use.
- Organize, review, and analyze discovery materials — including depositions, exhibits, and document productions.
- Coordinate depositions, mediations, and court filings.
- Maintain case files, track court deadlines, and communicate professionally with clients, witnesses, and court personnel.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Generous PTO
- Paid holidays
- CLE/training support
- Annual all-expenses-paid firm trip (post-eligibility)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
