Ogletree Deakins
Overview
Our Tampa office has an opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join our Labor & Employment practice. The Paralegal researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys. Independently researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, appeals for review, approval, and use by attorney. May manage work assignments for multiple paralegals and/or is a key client contact.
Responsibilities
Researches law, investigates facts, and independently prepares documents to assist attorneys with matters.
Summarizes complex legal documents
Organizes and indexes complex case files
Determines and calendars deadlines
Performs wide variety of legal research and data compilation, with little or no supervision
Files pleadings with court clerk
Prepares reports, correspondence, declarations and complaints
Drafts a wide variety of legal documents
Prepares affidavits or documents and maintains document file
Prepares for mediations and trials
Assists Attorneys at trial
Assists Attorney in preparation for depositions
Communicates with witnesses and experts
Scheduling and calendar management
Enters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner
Coordinates major projects or cases, some of which may involve the work of multiple paralegals
Qualifications
Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college or university
12+ years of paralegal experience, preferably working in a labor/employment litigation practice
Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Lexis-Nexis and WestLaw, Live Note, Concordance, Case Map, Docketing, Document Management System, expense and billing systems
Benefits Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.
Contact Information If you have questions, please e-mail Jess Lindsey at jess.lindsey@ogletree.com with "Litigation Paralegal - TAMPA" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.
Firm Overview Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms has named Ogletree Deakins a "Law Firm of the Year" for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its "Law Firm of the Year" in the Litigation – Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 59 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S. We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice
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Responsibilities
Researches law, investigates facts, and independently prepares documents to assist attorneys with matters.
Summarizes complex legal documents
Organizes and indexes complex case files
Determines and calendars deadlines
Performs wide variety of legal research and data compilation, with little or no supervision
Files pleadings with court clerk
Prepares reports, correspondence, declarations and complaints
Drafts a wide variety of legal documents
Prepares affidavits or documents and maintains document file
Prepares for mediations and trials
Assists Attorneys at trial
Assists Attorney in preparation for depositions
Communicates with witnesses and experts
Scheduling and calendar management
Enters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner
Coordinates major projects or cases, some of which may involve the work of multiple paralegals
Qualifications
Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college or university
12+ years of paralegal experience, preferably working in a labor/employment litigation practice
Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Lexis-Nexis and WestLaw, Live Note, Concordance, Case Map, Docketing, Document Management System, expense and billing systems
Benefits Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.
Contact Information If you have questions, please e-mail Jess Lindsey at jess.lindsey@ogletree.com with "Litigation Paralegal - TAMPA" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.
Firm Overview Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms has named Ogletree Deakins a "Law Firm of the Year" for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its "Law Firm of the Year" in the Litigation – Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 59 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S. We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice
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