Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our litigation team. In this role, you will support attorneys by performing a wide range of tasks.

The Tampa office of Wilkes & Associates, P.A. is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to join our litigation team. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, a self-starter who is an excellent communicator, team player, desire to excel, and extremely organized. The candidate will prepare and file discovery requests, prepare and file discovery responses, and prepare legal drafts as assigned by the attorney. All candidate must demonstrate significant knowledge of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure along with all other applicable rules.

Wilkes & Associates, P.A. offers competitive pay and full benefit package.

The duties of the Legal Assistant Discovery include, but are not limited to:

Draft, respond to, and file legal drafts approved by the attorney

Reviewing discovery requests, responsive documents, and discovery motions to compel.

Draft good faith correspondence.

Pull case law and assist with creating hearing notebooks for hearings.

Review hearing transcripts and drafting responsive Court Orders.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred.

Knowledge of legal documents, court filings and legal procedures.

Experience filing in Florida E-Filing Portal and Judicial Automated Workflow System (JAWS).

Some knowledge of Florida Rules of Civil Procedures.

Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining strong attention to detail, and a willingness to adapt and learn new skills.

Strong communicator with interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.

Basic knowledge of Westlaw a plus.

Excellent writing, editing, proofreading and research skills.

Advanced proficiency in MS Office.

The above job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the company.Company Description

Wilkes & Associates, P.A. is a multi-state Plaintiffs’ firm which handles a wide variety of claims nationwide with its corporate offices in Tampa Florida. Wilkes & Associates is a national law firm dedicated to helping others.

Full-time