Litigation Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate case activity, deadlines, and task management within PracticePanther
• Support attorneys in managing civil litigation matters by preparing filings and organizing discovery
• Manage cases from early stages through resolution with workflow discipline
• Track and enter billable time consistently and accurately
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and subpoenas
• File documents through the Florida E-Filing Portal
• Conduct legal research using LexisNexis or similar platforms
• Maintain consistent communication with clients to gather documentation and provide updates

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm
• Experience with legal case management systems like PracticePanther or Lead Docket
• Experience supporting civil litigation matters preferred
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload of 40–80 active matters
• Strong legal writing and drafting skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Paralegal certification strongly preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching up to 4%
• Three weeks of PTO annually

About the Company

Lopez Law Group is a St. Petersburg-based firm committed to providing top-tier legal services with a focus on integrity, professionalism, and client empowerment.