Litigation Paralegal
hace 3 días
Jacksonville
Job DescriptionJob description:Equivity is seeking an experienced remote litigation paralegal with recent law firm experience supporting attorneys in one or more litigation practice areas, including commercial litigation, personal injury, employment law, real estate litigation, insurance defense, construction litigation, business disputes, or general civil litigation.In this role, you'll become part of a dedicated, long-term team of legal professionals, partnering directly with attorneys while receiving ongoing support from Equivity's internal operations and leadership. We are looking for a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and can effectively manage multiple cases from inception through trial.Key Responsibilities • Manage litigation matters from intake through resolution while maintaining organized case files, • Draft, revise, and proofread pleadings, motions, correspondence, notices, subpoenas, and other litigation documents, • Prepare, serve, and respond to discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, and document productions, • Coordinate and track discovery deadlines, document collection, and litigation calendars, • Prepare and electronically file documents in state and federal courts while ensuring compliance with court rules, • Maintain case calendars, monitor deadlines, schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials, • Assist with deposition preparation, including coordinating witnesses, exhibits, and transcripts, • Prepare trial materials, including exhibit binders, witness lists, trial notebooks, and courtroom logistics, • Conduct legal and factual research and summarize findings for attorney review, • Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, vendors, and experts, • Proactively monitor case progression, follow up on outstanding items, and anticipate attorney needsAbout You, • 3+ years of recent litigation paralegal experience in a law firm, • Experience in one or more of the following: commercial litigation, personal injury, employment law, real estate litigation, insurance defense, construction litigation, business litigation, or other civil litigation, • Bachelor's degree required, • Minimum availability of 20 hours per week to start, • Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and discovery practices, • Experience with state and/or federal court e-filing, • Exceptional organizational, communication, and time management skills, • Ability to independently manage multiple active litigation matters, • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, • Experience with litigation case management software (Clio or similar is a plus), • Windows-based computer preferred, • Availability and responsiveness within one hour during standard business hours (9:00 AM–6:00 PM)Why You'll Love Working HereAt Equivity, you become part of a dedicated, internally managed team of legal professionals—not a temporary placement. We provide ongoing work with established attorneys while maintaining the flexibility of remote work. You'll be supported by an experienced operations team and work in a collaborative, professional environment that values quality, responsiveness, and long-term relationships.Benefits and compensation:, • $26 per hour, • Medical, dental, and vision coverage, • Paid sick time and employee discounts, • Annual performance bonuses, • 6-month pay review with potential hourly increase based on performance, • Reimbursement of certain expenses, • Professional development and advancement opportunities, • Supportive and inclusive remote work cultureAbout EquivityEquivity provides virtual paralegal, administrative, reception, staffing, and marketing services to attorneys and businesses nationwide. Our team works remotely while maintaining a collaborative, professional environment built on long-term support, consistency, and client success.Equivity is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. E04JI802msqh409ar6p