Litigation Paralegal

Job Description Job Description The Litigation Paralegal will support attorneys through all phases of the litigation lifecycle, from initial investigation through discovery, trial, and appeal. This role requires a balance of substantive billable work and administrative case management. The ideal candidate takes charge, works independently and is a detail-oriented professional capable of managing multiple case deadlines while maintaining high-quality work product. This role, featuring direct client contact and hands-on responsibility, directly impacts the positive outcomes of cases. This is the perfect position for the professional who really cares and derives a high level of satisfaction from helping people and a “job well done”. Preferred Qualifications • Education: Bachelor’s degree and/or a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program. • Experience: 3–5 years of experience in civil litigation (defense or plaintiff-side). • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and NetDocuments. • Abilities: Strong writing skills, ability to bill 1,500 - 1,600 hours annually, and a thorough understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure. Core Responsibilities and Duties Substantive & Billable (80-90%) • Discovery Management: Draft and respond to Interrogatories, Requests for Production, and Requests for Admission. Conduct first-pass document reviews for relevance and privilege. • Drafting & Filings: Assist with initial drafts of pleadings, affidavits, and routine motions. Manage the finalization of briefs, including cite-checking and formatting. • Fact Investigation: Conduct background research on issues, parties and witnesses. Summarize deposition transcripts and create chronological fact summaries. • Trial Preparation: Prepare trial notebooks, manage exhibit lists, and coordinate with expert witnesses regarding report deadlines and testimony logistics. • Legal Research: Utilize LexisNexis to perform preliminary case law and statutory research. Administrative & Non-Billable (10-20%) • Conflict Checks: Processing new matter intake forms and running conflict-of-interest searches. • File Maintenance: Organizing the physical or digital (client files) and ensuring saving correspondence, pleadings and documents. • Scheduling: Coordinating the scheduling of depositions, mediations, and court reporters. • Travel Arrangements: Booking flights and hotels for attorneys and witnesses for out-of-town proceedings. • Vendor Management: Directing activities of process servers, couriers, and copy centers. Performance Indicators • Positive, “can-do” attitude and a team oriented, collaborative approach to professional responsibilities. • Accuracy and timeliness of court filings. Company Description Jeck Harris is a premier law firm located in Juno Beach, Florida. Specializing in a range of practice areas including Real Estate, Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration, Land Use & Development, Business Entities, Banking, and Litigation, Jeck Harris offers comprehensive legal solutions and a collaborative team committed to providing tailored, high-quality legal solutions to meet our clients’ needs. Company Description Jeck Harris is a premier law firm located in Juno Beach, Florida. Specializing in a range of practice areas including Real Estate, Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration, Land Use & Development, Business Entities, Banking, and Litigation, Jeck Harris offers comprehensive legal solutions and a collaborative team committed to providing tailored, high-quality legal solutions to meet our clients’ needs.