Job Description

Our client, a nationally recognized law firm, is seeking a skilled Paralegal to join their Tampa office. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in Labor & Employment and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This firm is known for recognizing the valuable contributions of its professional staff and is committed to supporting their ongoing growth and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft legal documents for attorney review, including compiling and preparing draft discovery responses

• Update and maintain client document management databases, including managing document production processes

• Categorize and interpret data; review and analyze documents, responses, and records produced by opposing counsel

• Coordinate and handle requests between multiple parties involved

• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and attend trials

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of defense litigation experience

• Labor & Employment experience is highly preferred

• Experience with State and Federal court procedures/requirements and e-filing is required

• Experience meeting the firm’s billable hour requirement

• Experience with Bluebook citations

• Proficiency with Westlaw is required

• Proficiency with Relativity and CaseMap is highly preferred

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as electronic document management systems

• Must be organized and detail-oriented