Paralegal — Civil Litigation Job at MRINetwork Jobs, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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  • MRINetwork Jobs
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL

Job Description

Paralegal — Civil Litigation

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Paralegal with a strong civil litigation background to support attorneys through all phases of the case lifecycle—from intake through trial and appeal. The role requires rigorous organization, precise drafting, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support attorneys in all stages of civil litigation (case intake, discovery, motion practice, trial prep, appeal).

  • Draft, review, and organize pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, subpoenas, and correspondence .

  • Manage case files and document databases; maintain accurate indices and production logs.

  • Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and court filings (state and federal).

  • Perform factual and legal research using online databases and public records; prepare research memos and chronologies.

  • Prepare trial materials ( exhibit/witness lists, binders, trial notebooks ) and assist at trial as needed.

  • Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and vendors.

  • Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with firm policies, ethics rules, and court requirements.

Required Qualifications

  • 5–10 years of paralegal experience with a focus on civil litigation .

  • Working knowledge of state and federal court rules, e-filing systems, and deadlines.

  • Proficiency with legal research tools (e.g., LexisNexis, Westlaw ) and document management platforms.

  • Strong drafting, proofreading, and citation skills; impeccable attention to detail.

  • Advanced organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet strict deadlines.

  • Clear, professional verbal and written communication.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Paralegal certificate or degree from an accredited program.

  • Experience managing large-scale document reviews and productions (ESI).

  • Proficiency with litigation support tools (e.g., Relativity, CaseText, CaseMap), and MS 365.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

  • Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision), paid time off, and holidays.

  • Professional development and continuing education support.

Apply: Send your resume to athibodeau@HireQuestDirect.com with subject line “Paralegal — Civil Litigation.”

Job Tags

Permanent employment,

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