Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal - Civil Trials & Appeals

Location:

on site - Downtown Orlando | Orlando, FL 32803

Salary: $68,000–$85,000 annually

Law Firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our fast‑paced Civil Trials & Appeals practice. This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with a strong command of the litigation process who thrives in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

• Manage a full litigation caseload from inception through trial
• Attend and assist with trials
• Prepare medical chronologies, records summaries, and billing/expense summaries
• Analyze medical bills and collateral source records
• Draft pleadings and discovery responses
• Prepare Expert Disclosures, Witness & Exhibit Lists, and trial exhibits
• Coordinate with and locate experts for record reviews, CMEs, and trial; prepare expert materials
• Assist attorneys with mediation, deposition, and trial preparation
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all case and client matters
• Perform limited administrative tasks as needed (e.g., scheduling, e‑filing)
• Accurately record billable time to exceed monthly billing minimums (ABA billing codes; Timeslips/Timesheets)

• 3–5+ years of litigation paralegal experience required
• Thorough understanding of the litigation process and court systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong grammar and spelling
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with Share File and Dropbox
• Familiarity with Aderant Total Office (formerly Client Profiles) or similar case management software preferred
• Knowledge of legal billing practices and software
• Professional demeanor, leadership skills, and a team‑player mindset

Note:

While the firm provides shared legal assistants for most non‑billable duties, candidates must be willing to step in as needed to ensure seamless case support.

• 401(k) with matching
• Health, dental, vision, life, disability & AD&D insurance