Litigation Paralegal

Key Responsibilities

• Meet individual revenue and production targets. 
• Maintain a minimum of 1,500 billable hours annually (30 hrs/week). 
• Record time daily with accurate narratives and minimize write-downs through disciplined, efficient work.

• Own your matters. 
• Monitor your work queue and dashboards, track client budgets, maintain matter data accuracy in Litify (matter management software), confirm mid-phase milestones, and ensure every file is organized to firm standards.
• You are a vested stakeholder in achieving client satisfaction KPIs.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on your assigned matters. 
• Deliver proactive status updates, manage the client portal so clients always have current case information, and uphold JB's communication standards in every interaction.

• Actively contribute to improving matter plans, templates, forms, and workflows. 
• Participate in JB University training cycles. 
• When you identify a better way, bring it forward.

• Draft pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses, motions, correspondence, and status reports with accuracy and efficiency
• Maintain organized case files, docket critical deadlines, and manage discovery obligations using Litify
• Prepare attorneys for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial: coordinating witnesses, managing exhibits, and handling logistics
• Execute matter plan tasks and keep dashboards, time entries, and matter data current on a daily basis
• Manage the client portal for all assigned matters to ensure clients have real-time visibility into case progress.
• Monitor your work queue proactively, identify issues early, and escalate appropriately
• Conduct legal research into statutes, case law, and court rules to support attorney work product
• Contribute to training, matter plan refinement, and ongoing improvements to the firm’s litigation processes
• Document key conversations with clients and attorneys through timely follow-up emails summarizing what was discussed, agreed upon, and next steps—creating a clear, reliable record on every matter

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience with demonstrated ability to manage the full lifecycle of cases; from intake and pleadings through discovery, trial prep, and post-judgment work
• Comfort operating across complex civil litigation matters, including commercial disputes, creditor rights, construction, or real estate
• Proficiency with case management systems, e-filing platforms, and document review tools (Litify/Salesforce experience a plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple active matters and competing deadlines simultaneously
• Strong written communication skills: clear, professional, and precise across pleadings, correspondence, and client-facing materials
• A process-disciplined mindset: you follow established workflows, use systems as designed, and bring improvements forward through proper channels
• Client-service orientation: you treat every interaction as a reflection of the firm's reputation
• The ability to work with a high degree of independence once onboarded, while remaining collaborative and coachable

• Direct experience with Litify for matter management and timekeeping
• Familiarity with Florida state and federal court e-filing systems
• A track record of contributing to training, matter plan development, or process improvement initiatives.
• Paralegal certificate or bachelor’s degree

Benefits

• Culture of accountability. We operate on EOS, measure performance rigorously, and enforce proven processes.
• Fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment. No two days are the same — there’s always a new challenge to tackle.
• Veteran-founded leadership. Resilience, service, and discipline are built into our DNA.
• Fulfillment-focused. We check in with our people monthly, not yearly, to ensure they are thriving.
• Growth with stability. Join a nationally respected firm where operations are as important as outcomes.

About
Jimerson Birr is a Florida-based law firm that seeks to exceed client expectations through commitment to excellence and by adding value to our clients’ businesses.  We are committed to handling each matter with the quality, care, attention to detail and respect as if we were representing ourselves. We are accessible, responsible, prepared, efficient and technologically advanced. Our clients and colleagues value us because they trust our integrity and abilities. Jimerson Birr concentrates its efforts in providing the highest level of legal services throughout the Southeastern U.S. on a wide variety of business, corporate, and commercial litigation issues that can affect businesses in a broad range of circumstances. Our Florida-based law firm has a reputation for being well-prepared counselors, influential negotiators and aggressive litigators. Our firm has significant experience in the areas of construction law (including lien and bond claims, licensure, project and contract administration), business litigation (including breach of contract, misrepresentation, fiduciary breaches, non-compete enforcement and corporate/partnership disputes) and creditors rights and bankruptcy (including collections, foreclosures, replevin, garnishments, and adversarial proceedings).