Paralegal | Litigation | Orlando

Essential Functions

• Aid attorneys throughout all stages of litigation, from inception to post-trial.
• Maintain organized and accessible case-related materials, including client-presentable areas and case rooms.
• Manage the discovery process, prepare for depositions, and assist with expert discovery.
• Oversee document reviews and productions, track progress, and summarize findings.
• Perform analytical tasks, draft witness interview memos, and prepare legal documents.
• Conduct legal and factual research, assemble motion papers, and coordinate filings.
• Ensure compliance with procedural and evidentiary rules, perform cite-checking, and proofread documents.
• Support trial preparations, maintain trial notebooks, and organize exhibits.
• Prepare post-trial filings and organize cases for potential appeal.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping records.
• Assist with other departmental activities as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrate attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Handle tasks efficiently, prioritize work, and adapt to last-minute requests.
• Show knowledge of legal terminology and matters to ensure completeness of submitted forms.
• Display strong analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Show excellent communication and customer service skills, maintaining courtesy and diplomacy.
• Think creatively and implement best practices.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged sitting and working on a computer.
• Occasional standing, walking, and movement within an office environment.
• May occasionally lift or move items up to ten pounds.

Education And Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience required.
• Paralegal certificate is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Work Hours

Core working hours are from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, with flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical demands include prolonged sitting, occasional standing, walking, and movement within an office environment. May occasionally lift or move items up to ten pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Shutts & Bowen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.