Litigation Paralegal

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC

. Manage administrative tasks for legal cases .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeOrlando • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing legal administrative tasks, including drafting pleadings and maintaining electronic case files, while providing exceptional support in a high-volume litigation environment. Proficient in navigating jurisdictional requirements and utilizing case management software to enhance operational efficiency.

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Litigation Paralegal ExperienceDrafting Legal DocumentsMS Office ProficiencyExcellent Communication SkillsOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Drafting PleadingsDocument ManagementLegal ResearchTime ManagementTranscribing Legal DocumentsFiling PleadingsCase File MaintenanceClient Status UpdatesGenerating ReportsMultitasking

Soft Skills

Excellent Customer ServiceSelf-StarterAdaptabilityVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Case Management SoftwareMS Office SuiteInternet Research ToolsFax MachinesScannersPhotocopiersTypewritersTelephones

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Paralegal

Industry Keywords

Florida Mortgage LitigationJurisdictional RequirementsLegal SupportLaw Firm PoliciesPleadingsCourt FilingsLegal DocumentsClient Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage administrative tasks for legal cases
Edit and prepare correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, and legal documents
Maintain electronic case files and profile emails
File pleadings electronically or via legal messenger with courts
Arrange appointments, meetings, depositions, seminars, and other functions
Provide legal support to attorneys and the Legal Team in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment
Provide service updates and client status updates
Follow up on outstanding documents and services
Coordinate with title contacts regarding recordings and missing documents
Draft pleadings including Complaints, Motions, Notices of Hearings, Affidavits, Defaults, Notices of Actions, and Notices of Publications
Check down closed, active, and hold files, including forwarding foreclosure fee and cost invoices
Manage and organize document production and identify privileged documents
Generate reports and follow up on outstanding tasks
Update client and internal systems
Proofread legal documents
Perform other related duties as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
3–5 years of Litigation Paralegal experience or general knowledge of Florida’s mortgage litigation cases
Certified Paralegal a plus
Ability to navigate state and federal jurisdictional requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate with clerks or Judges in various courts and defense attorneys
Excellent customer service skills
Self-starter with good time-management abilities
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multitask and adapt to change
High-level proficiency in MS Office suite
Proficiency in internet research activities
Familiarity with case and document management software
Good understanding of law firm policies and procedures
Ability to transcribe correspondence, reports, and legal documents
Ability to operate computers, fax machines, scanners, photocopiers, typewriters, and telephones
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future
No employment sponsorship or immigration support available, including CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, TN, E-3, H-1B, and O-1 support

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive compensation package
Salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments