Litigation Paralegal

Litchfield Cavo LLP is a vibrant and growing nation-wide litigation defense law firm that strives to provide its associates with the encouragement and opportunities to develop and advance. While growing from 16 attorneys in 2 offices to 250 attorneys in 23 offices across the country, Litchfield Cavo has maintained its commitment to excellence in both the attorneys it attracts and the services it delivers. We provide all of our employees the tools they need to feel confident when contributing ideas, asking questions and building relationships both inside and outside the firm.

Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a collegial and supportive work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development.

OPPORTUNITY | Paralegal

Tampa, FL office seeks a well-rounded, highly-motivated, experienced Litigation Paralegal to support our practicing litigation defense attorneys. Must possess experience in either 3rd party defense work (personal injury) and/or construction defect work. This is an exceptional opportunity to handle a variety of law office responsibilities including all aspects of the discovery process with a forward-thinking firm, in an expanding office.

SKILLS and ABILITIES
The following are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability that the candidate must possess or demonstrate to succeed under the direction of the partner(s):
• proven knowledge of electronic filing requirements at state and federal courts in Florida;
• excellent research and writing skills;
• work proactively, independently and as part of a team;
• ability to forecast and calendar court filings and docket deadlines;
• organize, prioritize and implement urgent tasks with strong attention to detail;
• provide excellent written and verbal communication;
• remain self-directed, self-motivated and effectively work under tight time constraints;
• ability to consistently create and deliver quality work products;
• demonstrate proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and PDF maker (Nuance or Adobe Pro); demonstrated efficiency navigating the internet;
• iManage experience a plus; and,
• possess Paralegal Certificate.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prepare court-ready state and federal pleadings, motions and responses to motions for e-filing with state and federal courts in Florida ;
• Maintain and organize high volume of discovery;
• Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a busy legal environment;
• Draft and respond to discovery request, including interrogatories, request for production, request for disclosure, request for admission, deposition notices, etc.;
• Organize large volumes of case-related documents;
• Ability to locate and reference specific documents quickly (e.g. trial exhibits, deposition transcripts, key discovery responses, case correspondence and communications);
• Support assigned attorney defense litigation practice ( i.e. phone conferences, meetings, case deadlines, hearing and trial dates, mediations and depositions, as well as scheduling orders and moving docket forward);
• Document, organize and assist with preparation for trials and arbitrations hearings;
• Save, file and organize pleadings, motions and related e-filed or emailed documented dates on a daily basis;
• Maintain daily calendar with ability to forecast and prioritize relevant deadlines;
• Enter billing time daily, in a timely fashion; and
• Maintain professional demeanor and a positive attitude with colleagues, clients, co-counsel and court personnel.

Litchfield Cavo LLP supports and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.'