Paralegal

Paralegal (Contract-to-Hire)

Location: West Palm Beach, FL 33401 | Schedule: On-Site, Full-Time

Overview

Our client is a leading, well-established law firm seeking a skilled and proactive Litigation Paralegal to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to support a dynamic team of attorneys on complex litigation matters. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a strong understanding of civil procedure, discovery, and trial preparation.

This role offers a clear path to permanent employment for high performers and the chance to work in a collaborative, professional environment in the heart of West Palm Beach.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain, review, analyze, and summarize legal documentation, medical records, and case materials.
• Manage all aspects of discovery, including drafting requests, tracking responses, and organizing document productions.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, hearings, and meetings with clients, experts, witnesses, and court reporters.
• Identify, research, and evaluate potential expert witnesses; maintain and update expert databases.
• File documents with state and federal courts, ensuring strict compliance with local rules and deadlines.
• Conduct legal research on case law, statutes, and procedural issues.
• Proactively manage case files, monitor deadlines, and take initiative to move cases forward.
• Prepare draft pleadings, discovery documents, and correspondence for attorney review.
• Accurately track and enter billable time daily, meeting a minimum billing requirement.
• Perform non-billable functions such as training, mentoring, and committee participation as needed.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or a certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal, preferably in a defense or insurance-related firm.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Florida state and federal court rules, procedures, and filing requirements.
• Proven experience managing the discovery process from start to finish.
• High proficiency with e-filing systems (PACER, Florida Courts E-Filing Portal) and legal software (e.g., iManage, Relativity, CaseMap, Trial Director).
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and complex cases simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work on-site in West Palm Beach, FL.

Benefits of the Role

• Competitive Compensation
• Path to Permanent Hire: This contract is designed to evaluate for a full-time, permanent position.
• Professional Environment: Work within a respected firm with a structured, supportive team.
• Career Growth: Opportunity to handle substantive work on challenging cases and develop your expertise.
• Prime Location: Office located in West Palm Beach, FL 33401.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.