Tampa Litigation Paralegal

Where Law and Innovation Meet

At Epstein Becker Green, you’ll build a career at the intersection of workforce management, health care, and life sciences. Since our founding in 1973—and across offices in key markets nationwide—we’ve taken an industry-focused approach to counseling, litigation, and regulatory work. From day one, you’ll contribute to high-impact projects across firm and client initiatives for organizations ranging from emerging companies to large enterprises, with access to mentorship and training and clear paths to expand your skills and responsibilities. You’ll join collaborative teams grounded in respect, inclusion, and practical problem-solving—so you can do your best work and see the results in real client outcomes.

Our reputation is reflected in independent rankings and awards, but we measure success by the impact you can make and the colleagues who help you make it. Our model supports cross-office collaboration, modern knowledge tools, and opportunities to explore adjacent practices and industry issues as your interests evolve. If you’re seeking a place to do sophisticated work, learn from supportive colleagues, and build a career with flexibility and purpose, look to Epstein Becker Green.

Summary:

The Paralegal role is responsible for supporting attorneys with a range of legal and administrative matters, including court filings, legal research, and the organization, preparation, and retrieval of documents, primarily in the litigation context. The Paralegal compiles and analyzes information from a variety of reference sources and assists with case and matter support across practice areas. In addition to core litigation paralegal responsibilities, this role delivers high-level administrative and operational support to assigned attorneys, ensuring exceptional client service and accurate, timely, and high-quality work product. Workload and assignments will vary based on client needs and Firm priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and organize litigation documents, including filings and document productions, using platforms such as Relativity, iManage, and Filesite.
• Draft, review, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and memoranda, including cite checking, Shepardizing, and Bluebook citation review.
• Summarize depositions and prepare witness binders; assemble and organize factual materials for depositions, hearings, and trials, including managing deposition and trial exhibits.
• Assist with all phases of discovery in civil litigation matters, including preparing and arranging service of discovery requests and subpoenas.
• Conduct file searches and assist with document review and production of electronic and hard-copy materials.
• Assist with all phases of discovery in civil litigation matters, including preparing and arranging service of discovery requests and subpoenas.
• Assist in preparing legal documentation, including motions, deposition notices, and discovery materials, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Assist with Firm administrative projects.
• Flexibility with providing support across other practice areas (including corporate, transactional (M&A), and health regulatory) and office locations as needed.
• Manage assigned projects effectively by meeting deadlines, tracking progress, and conducting timely follow-up as needed.
• File, organize, and maintain electronic documents, including incoming e-mail and correspondence, within the Firm’s document management system (iManage).
• Prepare, index, and process documents for off-site storage using LegalKey software.
• Open new matters and generate client conflict checks in accordance with Firm procedures.
• Establish, maintain, and organize timekeeper work files, including daily and ongoing filing.
• Provide comprehensive office operations support, including facilities and space management, coordinating conference rooms and catering coordination, welcoming guests, call routing, parking, and mail handling.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality with respect to all Firm and client information, records, and files, both within and outside of the Firm.

Education Required:

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience Required:

• 2–4 years of experience as a paralegal or similar role, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Knowledge of Health Care and Life Sciences law is a plus.
•  Litigation experience is required.

Skills Required:

• Must possess strong calendar management skills. 
• Must be highly organized and detailed oriented.
• Experience with filing documents in federal and state courts.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Must have good communication and customer service skills including the ability to communicate and provide customer services to clients, attorneys and other staff. 
• Must be a team player in addition to working independently on projects as needed.
• Must possess the ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Knowledge of Billing; 3E or Elite Enterprise experience a plus.
• Experience with Kofax and DocXTools is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.