Job Description: The Sarasota office of Shumaker is looking for a certified paralegal to join our litigation team. The successful candidate will be able to provide assistance during all phases of the litigation process. Responsibilities Draft and prepare pleadings for filing Attend telephone conferences and prepare synopsis memoranda Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes Draft broker transition documents Organize exhibits, documents, briefs and appendices Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests Gather relevant information from a variety of sources Redact information from documents Assist in trial preparation by preparing binders, indexing discovery, and preparing trial exhibits Prepare witness preparation binders Skills Proven working experience as a litigation paralegal Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, etc. Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail Extensive computer and database expertise (MS Excel and Word skills necessary Job Requirements: License/Certification: Paralegal Certificate (Required)