Litigation Paralegal – Jacksonville, FL

Direct Hire | Hybrid Schedule – 3 Days in Office / 2 Days Remote

Nesco Resource is recruiting an experienced Litigation Paralegal for one of our established law firm clients in Jacksonville, FL. This is a direct hire opportunity offering a hybrid work schedule, with three days in the office and two days working from home.

Our client is seeking a proactive, highly organized Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys across a variety of litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background working in a litigation law firm, excellent organizational and calendaring skills, and the ability to manage a large caseload in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have a working knowledge of federal and state court rules, procedures, and electronic filing systems, along with experience conducting legal research using LexisNexis and/or Westlaw.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft routine court documents, including Notices of Appearance, Pro Hac Vice Motions, Notices of Motion, Subpoenas, Stipulations, and other legal filings.

• Prepare and compile legal documents, discovery responses, affidavits, and supporting materials for attorney review.

• Request, subpoena, and coordinate with record vendors to obtain medical treatment and educational records.

• Prepare exhibits and demonstrative evidence for hearings, depositions, and trials.

• Conduct legal research using LexisNexis, Westlaw, and public access websites to support litigation defense strategies.

• Organize, analyze, summarize, and index medical records, educational records, and other case-related documents.

• Assist attorneys with witness preparation for depositions and trials.

• Review documents for relevance and privilege in preparation for disclosure.

• Analyze and categorize reports, discovery responses, and other case materials.

• Maintain accurate case files, deadlines, scheduling, and court calendars.

• Capture and record billable time in accordance with firm policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant litigation paralegal experience, preferably within a law firm.

• Strong organizational, communication, scheduling, and follow-up skills.

• Experience managing multiple attorneys, competing deadlines, and document-intensive cases.

• Knowledge of federal and state court procedures and electronic filing systems.

• Proficiency in LexisNexis and/or Westlaw, Microsoft Word, Excel, and KOFAX Professional.

• Experience preparing medical chronologies and billing indexes preferred.

• Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate.

• Ability to work independently while maintaining a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and professionalism.

Schedule & Work Arrangement

• Employment Type: Direct Hire

• Location: Jacksonville, FL

• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in office / 2 days remote

• Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM, including a one-hour lunch

• Overtime: Flexibility to work additional hours when needed

About the Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Litigation Paralegal who enjoys working on a variety of cases, supporting multiple attorneys, and taking ownership of their work. Our client values individuals who are dependable, detail-oriented, quick learners, and committed to producing high-quality work.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through Nesco Resource to learn more about this opportunity.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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