Experienced Paralegal – Litigation / Professional Liability Defense – Jacksonville, FL / Hybrid Schedule

Marshall Dennehey • Jacksonville, FL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Law Offices of Marshall Dennehey is seeking a full-time Paralegal to join its Jacksonville, Florida office. The role is for an experienced litigation paralegal working in a collegial, fast-paced environment on civil defense matters involving architects, engineers, owners, developers, general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, and other design professionals. The team represents businesses and professionals in construction, insurance, contract, licensure, and liability claims.

The paralegal will support litigation and trial preparation, manage a caseload and case files, handle discovery materials, coordinate with clients and legal professionals, and conduct legal and medical research. The position follows a hybrid remote/in-office schedule. The firm describes its workplace as respectful and supportive, with an emphasis on teamwork, professionalism, and work-life balance.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of litigation or construction paralegal experience.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree required.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple assignments.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Willingness to learn and adapt as new skills are required.
• Dedication to teamwork and cooperation.

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, review, and analyze medical, financial, tax, and employment records.
• Create detailed medical and factual chronologies.
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibits, and witness files.
• Compile evidence using discovery documents, transcripts, records, libraries, and databases.
• Manage and organize electronic and physical case files.
• Coordinate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and support services.
• Generate status reports, logs, and case indexes.
• Correspond with clients and opposing law firms.
• Conduct legal and medical research, including reviewing expert materials.
• Communicate with experts and analyze their qualifications, prior testimony, transcripts, and publications.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Bonus program.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Hybrid work schedule supporting work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree