Senior Litigation Paralegal (237/o) Job at Denovo Review, Pensacola, FL

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  • Denovo Review
  • Pensacola, FL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Complex litigation firm located in Pensacola, FL specializing in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, class actions, trucking accidents, felonies, civil rights, white collar and self-defense is looking for a full-time Senior Litigation Paralegal to join their team. This role will work closely with a lead attorney and legal assistant and will assist the attorney in all phases of the litigation process including conducting legal research, document preparation, document review, drafting pleadings and motions, and trial preparation as well as managing case files, organizing documents, and maintaining the case calendar.

Ideal candidates will be passionate about being a paralegal, enjoy helping people, have a strong work ethic, have a minimum of 10 years’ experience as a litigation paralegal with at least 2 years of working directly for a trial lawyer and experience as a former state attorney paralegal is a plus. This is a full-time position on site at the firm’s Pensacola, FL office.

Responsibilities include:

  • Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, legal memoranda and appellate documents to file with the court
  • E-file all court documents in state and federal court
  • Communicate with clients, courts, counsel, and others
  • Conduct legal research and factual investigation
  • Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses as well as aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
  • Draft and serve summons
  • Coordinate and summarize depositions
  • Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
  • Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, appendices and prepare trial binders and exhibits with legal assistant
  • Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
  • Liaise between trial teams and internal and external third parties
  • Help with witness preparation
  • Help with case settlements

Qualifications:

  • Must have a minimum of 10 years experience as a litigation paralegal, prior experience in personal injury, criminal defense, civil rights, products liability, commercial vehicle accidents, class actions, or other injury-related practice areas is preferred; experience as a former state attorney paralegal is a plus
  • Trial Experience: At least 2 years of working experience as a litigation paralegal or in legal services under an attorney in a law firm setting
  • Bachelors or Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience, certificate from a nationally accredited paralegal program preferred
  • Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong attention to detail
  • Experience in document preparation, document review, and drafting pleadings and motions
  • Experience in trial prep, deposition prep, and attendance at depositions and trials
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 apps. proficiency with MacOS and iOS software (preferred)

Benefits:

  • Competitive pay and a generous bonus plan
  • Medical/Dental Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off and Paid Holidays

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