Paralegal

Carlton Fields, PA

Location
Florida-Tampa
Description
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 the Construction Practice group of the Tampa office. Qualified candidates must be proactive, flexible, have excellent organizational and communication skills, proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Experience with an electronic document management systems is required; iManage experience is a plus. The ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks based on business needs is essential. Qualified candidates must possess the following skills/experience: 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 Experience with time entry and client billing Proficiency with document review databases and platforms (Relativity and CaseMap preferred) Trial and deposition preparation Bluebook citation Experience required in Westlaw research Proficiency in electronic filing in state and federal courts Trial attendance preferred Strong organization skills and detail-oriented Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Paralegal with litigation experience Experience in trial preparation is required. 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 click here 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 careers@carltonfields.com. 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.
Posted
Updated
Position
Paralegal
Practice Areas
Litigation
Specialties
Construction
Experience
1+ year
Employer Type
Law Firm