Overview
Litigation Paralegal Jobs in Tampa, FL at Zentech Consulting
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to support complex litigation cases across a broad spectrum of practice areas, including estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, tribal law, patent law, and more. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach to legal research, document management, and case preparation, ensuring our attorneys are equipped with precise and comprehensive support. This position is essential in maintaining efficient case workflows and delivering exceptional legal administrative assistance that drives successful outcomes.
Duties
- Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation including case investigation, discovery, document review, and trial preparation.
- Conduct thorough legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research tools to support case strategies across various practice areas such as Workers’ Compensation Law, Landlord-Tenant Law, Immigration Law, and UCC Law.
- Manage and organize case files utilizing document management systems like iManage and PCLaw; ensure all documents are accurately filed and easily accessible.
- Draft, review, and proofread legal documents including pleadings, contracts, discovery requests, affidavits, and correspondence with meticulous attention to detail.
- Coordinate deposition scheduling, interviews with clients or witnesses, and communicate effectively with involved parties to gather pertinent information.
- Support project management efforts by tracking deadlines, court filings, and court appearances to ensure compliance with all procedural requirements.
- Perform administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, maintaining calendars for court deadlines and hearings, and providing executive administrative support as needed.
- Conduct legal research on specialized topics such as Tribal Regulations or Patent Law to assist attorneys in developing case strategies.
- Transcribe depositions or interviews accurately while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Experience
- Proven paralegal experience supporting litigation teams within a fast-paced law office environment.
- Familiarity with a wide range of practice areas including Estate Planning, Environmental Law, Family Law, Securities Law, Tribal Law & Regulations, Patent Law, and Workers’ Compensation Law.
- Demonstrated proficiency in legal research platforms such as Westlaw and LexisNexis.
- Experience managing legal case management software including iManage or PCLaw for document organization and workflow efficiency.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines.
- Excellent writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence; proofreading expertise essential for ensuring precision.
- Effective interviewing skills for gathering information from clients or witnesses in preparation for litigation proceedings.
- Knowledge of legal administrative processes such as filing procedures, data entry accuracy, and document review protocols.
- Ability to provide superior clerical support including phone etiquette and professional communication within a law office setting. Join us if you’re eager to contribute your legal expertise in a collaborative environment that values initiative and precision! We’re committed to fostering growth through comprehensive training opportunities while supporting your professional development in diverse areas of law. This paid position offers an engaging work experience where your organizational skills will make a tangible impact on our clients’ success stories!
Pay: $55,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Title: Litigation Paralegal
Company: Zentech Consulting
Location: Tampa, FL
