Paralegal

Posted Friday, February 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM

We offer our professional staff the opportunity to take their careers as far as they can envision. Through innovative workplace programs and initiatives, we continually invest in their growth and development as employees and as people. We reward exemplary professional efforts at every level of the firm.

Interested applicants may apply for open positions using the link below. You are not considered an applicant unless you apply online using this site. We only accept applications for open positions and do not accept general inquiries.

Carlton Fields is seeking a Paralegal for its Tampa office.

• A minimum of 5 years of litigation and transactional paralegal experience in a law firm setting; experience in Healthcare preferred.
• Update and maintain client document management databases, including managing document production processes
• Ability to draft routine legal documents for review and use by attorneys, including compiling and preparing draft discovery responses.
• Categorize and interpret data; review and analyze documents, responses and records produced by opposing counsel
• Coordinate and handle requests between multiple parties involved
• Manage document and process for guardianship and next of kin matters
• Experience with time entry and client billing
• Proficiency with document review databases and platforms (Relativity and Case Map preferred)
• Trial and deposition preparation
• Experience required in Westlaw research
• Proficiency in electronic filing in state and federal courts
• Strong organization skills and detail-oriented
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel

Actual salaries will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience and skillset. The salary range listed is just one component of the Carlton Fields total compensation package for employees. Other monetary rewards include annual discretionary bonuses based on performance and profit‑sharing contributions based on eligibility and firm profitability.

Additionally, Carlton Fields provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life, accident, and disability insurance plans. The firm also provides the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well‑being programs.

Carlton Fields is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable laws. Please  to view the EEO is The Law poster and supplement. We also participate in the E‑Verify program.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Carlton Fields is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Carlton Fields and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or applicant tracking system, please request assistance by e‑mailing  When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue.

We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for reasonable accommodation.