Complex litigation firm located in Pensacola, FL specializing in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, class actions, trucking accidents, felonies, civil rights, white collar and self-defense is looking for a full-time Senior Litigation Paralegal to join their team.This role will work closely with a lead attorney and legal assistant and will assist the attorney in all phases of the litigation process including conducting legal research, document preparation, document review, drafting pleadings and motions, and trial preparation as well as managing case files, organizing documents, and maintaining the case calendar.Ideal candidates will be passionate about being a paralegal, enjoy helping people, have a strong work ethic, have a minimum of 10 years' experience as a litigation paralegal with at least 2 years of working directly for a trial lawyer and experience as a former state attorney paralegal is a plus. This is a full-time position on site at the firm's Pensacola, FL office.Responsibilitiesinclude:Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, legal memoranda and appellate documents to file with the courtE-file all court documents in state and federal courtCommunicate with clients, courts, counsel, and othersConduct legal research and factual investigationPrepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses as well as aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requestsDraft and serve summonsCoordinate and summarize depositionsMaintain pleadings and discovery indexesOrganize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, appendices and prepare trial binders and exhibits with legal assistantGather relevant information from a variety of sourcesLiaise between trial teams and internal and external third partiesHelp with witness preparationHelp with case settlementsQualifications:Must have a minimum of 10 years experience as a litigation paralegal, prior experience in personal injury, criminal defense, civil rights, products liability, commercial vehicle accidents, class actions, or other injury-related practice areas is preferred; experience as a former state attorney paralegal is a plusTrial Experience: At least 2 years of working experience as a litigation paralegal or in legal services under an attorney in a law firm settingBachelors or Associate's degree or equivalent work experience, certificate from a nationally accredited paralegal program preferredAbility to multitask, organize, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervisionStrong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong attention to detailExperience in document preparation, document review, and drafting pleadings and motionsExperience in trial prep, deposition prep, and attendance at depositions and trialsProficiency in Microsoft Office 365 apps. proficiency with MacOS and iOS software (preferred)Benefits:Competitive pay and a generous bonus planMedical/Dental Insurance401(k)Paid time off and Paid Holidays#promote#J-18808-Ljbffr