Our client, a large firm with 11 national locations, offers their professional staff the opportunity to take their careers as far as they can envision. Through innovative workplace programs and initiatives, the firm continually invest in their growth and development as employees and as people. The firm loves to reward exemplary professional efforts at every level of the firm.

Position Summary

Our client is seeking a Paralegal for the Construction Practice group of the Tampa office. Under the direction and supervision of attorneys, paralegals are expected to provide advanced, complex assistance in support of client case teams.

Qualified candidates must be proactive, flexible, have excellent organizational and communication skills, proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Experience with an electronic document management systems is required; iManage experience is a plus. The ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks based on business needs is essential.

Qualified candidates must possess the following skills/experience:

• Update and maintain client document management databases, including managing document production processes
• Ability to draft routine legal documents for review and use by attorneys, 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
• Experience with time entry and client billing
• Proficiency with document review databases and platforms (Relativity and CaseMap preferred)
• Trial and deposition preparation
• Bluebook citation
• Experience required in Westlaw research
• Proficiency in electronic filing in state and federal courts
• Trial attendance preferred
• Strong organization skills and detail-oriented
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Paralegal with litigation experience
• Experience in trial preparation is required.