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The Litigation Paralegal supports trial attorneys throughout all legal proceedings in Florida State and Federal courts, including all phases of discovery, trial preparation and trial. Area of focus is Commercial Litigation. This position is expected to meet or exceed a billable hour model and the expectation is to be in-office full time.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Assists attorneys in research, drafting, and revision of discovery, motions, judgments, and dismissalsConducts legal research, compiles and organizes materials in order to prepare for depositions, hearings and trialsAssists with all pre-trial proceedings, including witness and exhibit listsAttends and assists with bench and jury trialsPrepares, executes and downloads court filings including electronic filings, and state filings, and court pleadingsDrafts client and counsel correspondenceMay prepare discovery production, schedule depositions, and check case citationsMay obtain records and work with experts in all areas of litigationMay serve as a point of contact for clients and may interpret data for clients and team

Competencies

Decision Making – Is aware of issues and asks questions when issues arise; completes day-to-day tasks with teamCommunication – Effectively communicates through written and verbal forms; shares information when asked and understands the appropriate level of confidentialityLeadership – Gives positive feedback to others; is developing skills to mentor others; asks questions; is assigned work; focuses on day-to-day tasksContinuous Learning – Attends required training; accepts planned change willinglyTeamwork – Works as a member of the team and understands the goals of the team; understands that team members' needs, ideas and solutions varyAlignment to Values - Is aware of the Firm's values and consistently demonstrates them; is aware of the meaning/strategic goal of the Firm's Diversity and Inclusion values; has a deep understanding of one's own core functions

Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education: Associate's degree in paralegal studies

Required Licenses and/or Certifications: Paralegal certificate or degree

Required Experience:m2 years in legal industry or equivalent transferrable skills from industries such as insurance, government, regulatory/compliance administration; skilled in Microsoft Office

Preferred Experience: 3-5 years as a Litigation Paralegal

Supervisory Responsibilities: Indirect

Physical Activity: The employee will be required to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer.

Travel Required: 5%

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

EEO Statement: Armstrong Teasdale is an equal opportunity employer and will make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or other protected status, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. At Armstrong Teasdale, we define diversity and inclusion broadly and focus on helping professionals of all races, religions, national origins, gender identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and physical abilities feel a sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are core values of the firm, and we recognize the richness they bring to our workplace.