Fort Myers, FL - Litigation Paralegal

Roetzel & Andress, LPA, a nationally recognized NLJ 200 law firm, is seeking a skilled Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Fort Myers, Florida. This is a full-time role offering a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive salary and benefits, flexible scheduling, and strong work/life balance. If you’re looking to advance your paralegal career, we encourage you to apply!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to attorneys in general, commercial, and complex litigation matters
• Draft pleadings and professional correspondence
• Prepare and file legal documents electronically
• Organize and maintain electronic case files
• Manage and track legal calendars, deadlines, and document correspondence
• Maintain matter matrices for ongoing cases
• Coordinate overall case management and support trial preparation

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong professional communication skills and ability to interact effectively with colleagues at all levels
• Proactive, detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to see the big picture
• Demonstrated reliability and adaptability to new technologies
• Excellent client service, written, verbal, and proofreading abilities
• Experience supporting trial preparation and proceedings
• Capable of prioritizing multiple projects and managing work with minimal supervision
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet strict deadlines

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 3-5 years of litigation paralegal experience
• Thorough understanding of Florida Rules of Court
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, electronic document management systems, and legal research tools
• Experience with litigation support software
• Florida Notary

The candidate must also pass a background check as a condition for employment.

Competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Roetzel & Andress is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Roetzel & Andress maintains a policy of non-discrimination and inclusion with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. All decisions as to employment with the Firm are governed solely on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications, and are not influenced or informed in any manner by the employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by statute.

Roetzel & Andress LPA participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Click the link below for details in English and Spanish.

https://www.ralaw.com/careers#e-verify

Please respond with a cover letter and resume.