Orr|Cook is looking for an experienced paralegal to join our growing team. The firm handles many different types of cases but particularly focuses on business and civil litigation. This full-time professional position will require the ability to manage trial preparation, summarize depositions, subpoena records, prepare medical chronologies, draft pleadings and motions, and handle discovery issues relating to large and complex cases.
Skills and Qualifications:
- At least 3 years’ experience as a litigation paralegal is required
- Construction law experience required, preferably in Florida
- Ability to effectively prioritize in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment required
- Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills required
- Intermediate or higher proficiency level in MS Office/Microsoft 365 required
- Excellent grammar, writing skills, proof-reading skills, communication, and follow-through skills with strong attention to detail required
- Paralegal Certification preferred
- Perform other duties and special projects as requested
- Demonstrate ability to take initiative and work independently with little supervision
- Computer savvy with the ability to learn and adapt to new programs
- Ability to manage all phases of discovery process and trial preparation
- Professional and polished interpersonal, written, and verbal presentation
- Ability to be a team player
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,537.66 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Paralegal: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Jacksonville, FL 32202: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person