Litigation Paralegal

Jackson Lewis P.C.•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Jackson Lewis P.C. is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal in Tampa to support attorneys handling complex civil litigation in state, federal, and administrative venues. The role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously, and experience in a law firm environment. The paralegal manages litigation matters from case tracking and drafting through discovery, depositions, and trial or arbitration preparation, while supporting attorneys and clients and meeting billable hour targets.

Requirements

At least 5 years of litigation defense experience in a law firm setting.
Law firm experience in civil defense work.
Solid understanding of state and federal rules of civil procedure.
Proficiency in the Windows environment, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Experience with document management systems.
Experience using timekeeping and billing software.
Proven ability to meet billable hour targets.
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to apply confidentiality, sound judgment, professionalism, and strong teamwork skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively to deliver outstanding client service.

Nice To Haves

Employment law background.
Familiarity with insurance carrier guidelines.
Knowledge of Intapp.
Familiarity with NetDocuments.
Experience with e-discovery platforms, including Relativity.
Experience with trial, mediation, or arbitration preparation, class actions, and wage and hour matters.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of civil litigation cases, proactively track case progress, and closely monitor deadlines.
Draft initial versions of pleadings for federal, state, and administrative matters.
Prepare initial discovery documents and draft discovery requests to plaintiffs.
Create detailed case chronologies and timelines.
Work with attorneys and clients to gather materials for discovery responses, motion practice, depositions, and other litigation tasks.
Identify, organize, and prepare documents for production, including Bates numbering, redactions, and production and privilege logs.
Coordinate large-scale document productions with the e-discovery team and use Relativity or similar software as needed.
Assist with witness interviews and prepare concise interview summaries.
Prepare deposition documents and subpoenas in compliance with state and federal requirements; monitor responses, coordinate third-party records production, and develop deposition outlines and summaries.
Support trial and arbitration preparation, including organizing trial exhibits, preparing initial drafts of witness and exhibit lists, and providing other trial-related assistance.
Conduct cite-checking and Shepardizing as needed.
Perform legal research using tools such as Lexis and PACER.
Conduct background, litigation, and social media searches as required.