Litigation Paralegal / Special Projects Paralegal

The role

This person will support the Director of Litigation and the firm owner with real estate and civil litigation matters. Duties include drafting legal documents, managing case files, conducting legal research, and providing administrative support.

What you will do

• Prepare, draft, and review litigation documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery materials.
• Oversee and maintain organized case files, evidence, and correspondence.
• Assist with complex real estate disputes, foreclosures, title matters, and probate-related matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda.
• Build client relationships through professional communication.
• Coordinate hearings, depositions, trial preparation, and litigation deadlines.
• Provide executive administrative support to the firm owner.

Required qualifications

• At least 5 years of litigation paralegal experience
• Strong background in civil litigation
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain organization
• Dependable, punctual, and accountable
• Maintains strict confidentiality

Nice to have

• 8+ years of litigation paralegal experience
• Experience handling real estate matters
• Experience with Filevine or similar case management software
• Ability to leverage AI tools such as Spellbook and vLex’s Vincent AI

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Additional day off for birthday
• Holidays
• Dedicated sick leave

About the company

The Law Offices of Marc L. Shapiro, P.A. is a legal institution since 1992 that champions the rights of personal injury victims across Southwest Florida. The firm handles complex personal injury cases and is expanding its non-personal injury practice.