Litigation Paralegal
12 days ago
Melbourne
Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Litigation Paralegal to join our elite, high-performance personal injury law firm. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional outcomes for clients. We are building a team of dedicated, accountable professionals who value collaboration, continuous improvement, and high standards. This role is best suited for paralegals who are driven to grow, committed to excellence, and excited to contribute to a team that strives to be the best in the field. If you’re someone who is passionate about your work, eager to take ownership of your cases, and looking to be part of a firm that recognizes and rewards high performance, we invite you to apply. Benefits: • Holidays and Paid Time Off, • Health Insurance, • 401(k), • Bonus opportunities Work Location: In Person/Hybrid Schedule: M-F Job Type: Full-time, hourly Salary: Beginning at $70,000 Background checks: Required Compensation: $70,000 to start Responsibilities: • Prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, summons, and other legal memoranda, • E-file all court documents in state and federal court, • Diligently medically manage client care to maximize case value, • Communicate with clients, court, counsel, and others, • Conduct legal research and factual investigation, • Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses, • Coordinate and summarize depositions, • Prepare trial binders and exhibits, • Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court, • Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics), • Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes, • Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices, • Aid attorney with interrogatories and other discovery requests, • Gather relevant information from a variety of sources, • Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties, • Witness preparation, • Assist with case settlements Qualifications: Job-Related Skills and Abilities: • Ability to prioritize and manage workload with minimal supervision, • Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with exceptional attention to detail, • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Education/Training/Experience: Required: • 2 years of litigation experience, • 2 years of experience in Personal Injury or other injury-related practice areas, • Strong drafting and writing skills, • Familiarity with legal specifics related to the firm’s areas of law, • Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices, • Experience with E-Filing Portal, • Proficient in technology & software, including databases, • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Preferred: • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, • 2+ years of litigation experience, • 2+ years of experience in Personal Injury or other injury-related practice areas, • Experience with Filevine and LeadDocket About Company Andrew Pickett Law is a growing personal injury law firm focused on delivering exceptional client service and making a meaningful impact in our community. Our brand is built on trust, compassion, and strong local presence—and our marketing reflects that. Why Join Andrew Pickett Law? • Hands-on experience across digital marketing, events, and referral growth, • Opportunity to play a key role in a growing firm, • Collaborative, growth-focused environment, • Meaningful work supporting clients and the local community