Paralegal

Carlton Fields • Tampa, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Carlton Fields is seeking a Paralegal for its Tampa office. The role requires litigation and transactional paralegal experience in a law firm setting; healthcare experience is preferred. The Paralegal supports attorneys by managing client documents and databases, preparing routine legal documents and discovery materials, reviewing and analyzing records, coordinating requests among parties, and assisting with trial and deposition preparation. The position also handles guardianship and next-of-kin matters, executive summaries, time entry, and client billing.

Carlton Fields describes its professional staff programs as supporting career growth and development and rewarding exemplary professional efforts. Compensation varies based on relevant experience and skills; the posting notes that annual discretionary performance bonuses and profit-sharing contributions may also be available based on eligibility and firm profitability. The firm offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, accident, and disability insurance plans; 401(k) retirement benefits; commuter benefits; and well-being programs.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of litigation and transactional paralegal experience in a law firm setting.
• Experience with time entry and client billing.
• Experience conducting Westlaw research.
• Proficiency in electronic filing in state and federal courts.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with document review databases and platforms; Relativity and CaseMap are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain client document management databases, including managing document production processes.
• Draft routine legal documents for attorney review and use, including compiling and preparing draft discovery responses.
• Categorize and interpret data; review and analyze documents, responses, and records produced by opposing counsel.
• Coordinate and handle requests between multiple parties involved.
• Complete executive summaries.
• Manage documents and processes for guardianship and next-of-kin matters.
• Handle time entry and client billing.
• Prepare for trials and depositions.
• Conduct Westlaw research.
• Electronically file documents in state and federal courts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, accident, and disability insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement benefits.
• Commuter benefits.
• Well-being programs.
• Annual discretionary bonuses based on performance.
• Profit-sharing contributions based on eligibility and firm profitability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed