Litigation Paralegal

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

• Annual Bonus

Role Overview

A well-established litigation firm in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant / Paralegal to primarily support a senior litigator, with some additional support for other litigators as needed.

This is not an entry-level role . The ideal candidate brings meaningful prior litigation experience and can contribute immediately without requiring extensive training from scratch.

This is a substantive, litigation-focused position supporting a practice that is heavily contract-oriented and document-intensive . The work involves significant discovery and drafting responsibilities. Paralegals in this practice are treated as true litigation partners and are expected to operate at a high level—often functioning as “unlicensed lawyers.”

While the role is primarily litigation-focused, it also touches on transactional matters , including M&A and real estate transactions .

Practice Mix

• Business litigation
• Construction litigation (~20% of the practice)
• M&A and real estate transactions

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and assist with motions, pleadings, discovery requests, and discovery responses
• Manage discovery-heavy and document-intensive cases
• Prepare thoughtful, case-specific discovery (no canned interrogatories )
• Coordinate and calendar depositions, hearings, mediations, and deadlines
• Maintain strong follow-up on case activity and deadlines
• Assist with trial preparation and litigation support
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, vendors, and court personnel
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files

Systems & Tools

• iManage (document management)
• Aderant (ATO) and Tabs for billing and timekeeping

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Significant prior litigation experience as a paralegal or legal assistant
• Strong drafting skills and comfort handling substantive legal work
• Experience with discovery and complex civil litigation
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organized
• Preference for candidates with a stable work history

Schedule & Compensation

• In-office for approximately the first 6 months to allow for onboarding and integration
• Transitional to a hybrid schedule (2 days remote per week) thereafter
• Base salary approximately $90,000 , depending on experience
• Bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal assistant or paralegal who wants meaningful responsibility , close collaboration with senior litigators, and long-term growth in a professional firm environment.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.