Litigation Paralegal - Lakeland
This position is full-time, Monday through Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Essential Job Functions:
- Conduct pre-claim investigations, legal research and initial case assessments
- Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents
- Perform administrative duties (calendar deadlines, organize case files)
- Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
- Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
- Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
- Help with trial preparations including voir dire, jury selection and witnesses
preparation
- Provide assistance with case settlements
Required Knowledge, Skills, Ability:
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Investigative mind and strong research skills
- Excellent document management and organizational skills
- Ability to work as a team member and independently
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite of applications, including Word, Outlook and
Excel
- Minimum of two years in a paralegal role
Educational Requirements:
- Certification or associate’s degree in paralegal studies (bachelor’s degree is preferred)
Benefits:
Peterson & Myers, P.A. is committed to providing a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:
- Medical + Optional Life Insurance (firm pays 90% employee / employee pays 100%
dependent)
- Voluntary Dental + Vision + Life insurance + Accident + Disability + Cancer coverage
Salary commensurate with experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Litigation Paralegal: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person