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Litigation Paralegal Jobs in Tampa, FL at Cantrell Schuette PA
Litigation Paralegal – Join a Mission-Driven Boutique Law Firm in Tampa, FL
Position Overview
Cantrell Schuette, P.A. is seeking an experienced and highly organized Litigation Paralegal to join our team in a hybrid role, with an expectation of working in the office 2–3 days per week.
The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to independently manage deadlines, case tasks, and day-to-day litigation support across multiple active matters. Federal court litigation experience is strongly preferred.
Our Core Values
- Passionate – Mission-driven and committed to righting wrongs.
- Growth-Minded – Seek continuous improvement and welcome feedback.
- Problem Solver – Focus on solutions, not blame.
- Can-do Attitude – Embrace challenges with enthusiasm.
- Results-Oriented – Measure success by outcomes and data.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain assigned litigation matters from filing through resolution.
- Calendar and monitor court deadlines, discovery deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and other case-related dates.
- Review pleadings, court orders, notices, and correspondence for deadlines and required follow-up.
- Prepare, format, proofread, file, and serve pleadings, motions, notices, discovery, and other litigation documents.
- Draft and assist with written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, and discovery responses.
- Assist with document collection, review, organization, and production.
- Prepare and assist with initial disclosures and other required case disclosures.
- Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, court reporters, process servers, witnesses, clients, and opposing counsel.
- Maintain organized and complete electronic case files.
- Track case status, outstanding tasks, deadlines, and next steps.
- Maintain accurate matter information, stages, tasks, and deadlines in the firm’s case management system.
- Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors.
- Assist attorneys with hearing, deposition, mediation, and trial preparation.
- Monitor and follow up on outstanding case-related items to ensure matters continue progressing.
- Record accurate and timely billable time for work performed.
- Follow firm procedures, workflows, and quality-control standards.
Qualifications
- Prior litigation paralegal experience required.
- Federal court litigation experience strongly preferred.
- Florida state court litigation experience preferred.
- Experience with federal filing procedures, CM/ECF, PACER, and federal court deadlines and local rules strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of litigation procedure, discovery, court filings, and deadline management.
- Ability to manage multiple active matters and competing deadlines.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading ability.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
- Strong technology skills and ability to learn new legal software and systems.
- Experience with Clio, Clio Court Rules, and the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal preferred.
- Paralegal certificate, degree, or equivalent combination of education and relevant legal experience preferred.
Benefits
- Very competitive compensation structure commensurate with experience.
- Health, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Basic Life Insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid time off.
- CLE and professional development assistance.
Job Details
- Job Type: Full-time
- Schedule: 8-hour shift
- Work Location: This is a hybrid position requiring in-office attendance 2–3 days per week, with remote work available on the remaining days. Candidates must be able to work effectively in both environments and maintain consistent communication and responsiveness during business hours
- Pay: Commensurate with experience
About the Firm
Cantrell Schuette, P.A. is a litigation-focused law firm handling employment, business, franchise, and commercial disputes. Our firm emphasizes high-quality legal work, strong case management, collaboration, and efficient use of technology and established processes.
We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented paralegal who can effectively support a busy litigation practice and take ownership of assigned case responsibilities.
If you’re a seasoned paralegal passionate about justice, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are ready to take on a leadership role in case management, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team that’s making a difference.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 – $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tampa, FL 33618
Title: Litigation Paralegal
Company: Cantrell Schuette PA
Location: Tampa, FL
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