Litigation Paralegal

WHO WE ARE:

At MSO, we are more than a law firm—we are a team united by a shared mission to restore lives, deliver hope, and demand justice for our clients. Specializing in property loss and insurance claims, we understand the challenges our clients face during some of the most difficult moments in their lives. That’s why we hold ourselves to the highest standards of kindness, empathy, experience, competence, advocacy, and dedication.

We are fueled by compassion and first-hand experience so we can deliver not only results but also hope and healing during life’s toughest moments.

Our firm is deeply rooted in the principle “Community Created, Community Driven.” Clients are not just cases to us; they are valued members of our community. Every step of the way, we strive to ensure that they feel seen, supported, and empowered. This commitment shapes our culture and our team, making MSO a unique place where passion meets purpose.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are seeking professionals who embody our values and share our unwavering dedication to justice and client advocacy. The ideal candidate is not only skilled and knowledgeable but also compassionate, driven, and deeply committed to making a difference.

Our culture is very important to us at MSO and we are looking for candidates who also embrace and operate from the firm’s core values

Kindness: The person filling this position is someone who actively listens, engages with empathy, and communicates in ways that uplift and empower both clients and colleagues. They demonstrate warmth, respect, and compassion in every interaction.

Competence: The person filling this position is someone who embraces lifelong learning, continually grows their expertise, and meets deadlines with precision. They provide reliable, well-informed solutions that inspire trust and confidence.

Advocacy: The person filling this position is someone who is passionate about standing firmly beside clients, leveraging deep experience to navigate complex cases, and relentlessly pursuing justice. They ensure that clients always feel heard, valued, and supported.

Unwavering Dedication: The person filling this position is someone who approaches challenges with resilience, a solutions-driven mindset, and a commitment to excellence. They show up fully every day, ensuring no client or task is left behind.

Experience: The person filling this position is someone who uses their deep expertise to serve as a steadfast advocate for clients, standing up to powerful entities and delivering justice. They reassure clients by referencing relevant past cases and successes, demonstrating confidence and reliability. This person deeply understands client needs, asking tailored, context-specific questions, and shares knowledge about potential challenges and outcomes to set realistic, informed expectations. They embody the collective experience that makes MSO a trusted advocate.

If you’re driven by a deep sense of purpose, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are ready to make a tangible difference in people’s lives, we want to hear from you.

QUALIFICATIONS:

We seek an experienced Litigation Paralegal to work in a fast-paced and growing environment. The ideal candidate will have property insurance, insurance defense, plaintiff, and/or bad faith property litigation experience with Federal Court experience a plus.

This is an in-office position. Must have working knowledge/experience with: Word, Gmail, Westlaw, Adobe, and familiarity with Kofax (fka Nuance) and Clio preferred but training will be provided.

The applying candidate should have the following highly desired skills:

• Strong computer proficiency.

• Verbal and written communication.

• Time management & planning.

• Ability to manage documents.

• Solid attention to detail.

• Strong self-motivation.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments for multiple attorneys.

• Solid character and judgment.

• High degree of professionalism.

• Ability to keep confidential case and client matters.

• Dependable.

• Must have the ability to work in an office environment with the potential and capability to work remote while staying on task with minimal distractions. The ideal candidate will have litigation experience.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Organize and summarize records, documents, correspondence, and files into a manageable format.

• Analyze and review case documents to assist in deposition, hearing, and trial preparation; to include legal research (prior use of Westlaw preferred).

• Conduct investigations and research into facts and material issues in the cases.

• Work closely with clients, witnesses, experts, third parties, and opposing counsel to obtain information pertinent to the case matter.

• Assist attorneys in drafting pleadings with corresponding exhibits, correspondence, subpoenas for records, disclosures and other various types of motions while under the supervision of an attorney.

• Work closely with other office personnel to coordinate attorney depositions, hearings, and activities related to depositions and hearing (i.e. court reporter, witnesses, opposing counsel).

• Respond to Discovery Requests, to include requests for production, requests for admissions, and interrogatories. Preparing discovery requests. Monitoring and obtaining discovery responses from opposing counsel.

• Process pleadings, motions and correspondence (e-service and physical) and use of the Florida e-filing portal.

• Prepare materials in support of hearings and depositions; to include legal research (prior use of Westlaw preferred).

• Completing other duties as needed.

This is a great chance for candidates to advance their careers and help grow the Mubarak, Sherif & Oladipo, PLLC business. The salary range for this position is $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 commensurate with experience. For consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume to Jennifer Jones at View email address on click.appcast.io.

No Recruiter or phone calls. Mubarak, Sherif & Oladipo, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

BENEFITS:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

Please provide your personal email address.

You MUST reside in the State of Florida

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Litigation Paralegal: 3-10 years (Required)

Federal Court Litigation (Preferred)

Work Location: In person