Paralegal – General Litigation

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal | Kubicki Draper

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Kubicki Draper, located in Fort Myers, FL. Kubicki Draper is a full-service law firm providing trial, appellate, coverage, commercial, and real estate transaction services across Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. This role is essential to the firm’s legal team, ensuring efficient management of litigation cases and contributing to the delivery of excellent client service. The firm combines over 60 years of legal experience with a modern, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture, investing in long-term career value for its employees.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Fort Myers, FL
• Mission: This person solves problems by efficiently managing motions and discovery, and communicating effectively to support legal teams and clients in litigation matters.
• Tech Stack: Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Discovery Management: Respond effectively to motions and discovery requests as part of the legal process.
• Stakeholder Communication: Engage in highly effective communication with both internal team members and external clients.
• Client Service: Deliver excellent customer service to clients, maintaining a client-first mindset in all interactions.
• Case Support: Support general litigation cases by performing essential paralegal duties.
• Workflow Adaptability: Work independently and adapt to an evolving work environment, contributing to a friendly team setting.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This role requires a paralegal with core domain knowledge in general litigation and a client-first mindset.
• Experience: At least 3+ years of experience in the legal field, with a focus on general litigation.
• Skills: Proficiency in Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel. Highly organized with a clear and concise communication style, a self-starter, and goal-oriented.
• Bonus: E-Discovery experience is a plus. Experience in insurance defense or construction litigation is preferred.