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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.
Actual salaries will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience and skillset. The salary range listed is just one component of the Carlton Fields total compensation package for employees. Other monetary rewards include annual discretionary bonuses based on performance and profit-sharing contributions based on eligibility and firm profitability.
Additionally, Carlton Fields provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life, accident, and disability insurance plans. The firm also provides the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well-being programs.
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 [email protected]. 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.
Skills Required
- Minimum 10 years of experience as a paralegal with litigation experience
- Trial preparation experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Experience with electronic document management systems
- Strong organizational, communication, multitasking, and prioritization skills
- Experience maintaining client document management databases and managing document production processes
- Ability to draft routine legal documents and prepare draft discovery responses
- Ability to categorize and interpret data and review legal documents and records
- Experience with time entry and client billing
- Proficiency with document review databases and platforms, including Relativity and CaseMap
- Trial and deposition preparation experience
- Bluebook citation proficiency
- Experience conducting Westlaw research
- Proficiency in electronic filing in state and federal courts
- Trial attendance experience
- iManage experience
What We Do
Carlton Fields is a national law firm providing client-focused legal services to businesses and organizations across industries. Its attorneys, government consultants, and professional staff collaborate to address litigation, regulatory, transactional, and other complex legal matters, tailoring advice to clients’ business goals. The firm emphasizes long-term relationships, innovation, ethical practice, access to justice, and service to its communities and the legal profession.
