The Leach Firm | Winter Park, FL | Full-Time, In-Office
Salary: $60,000 – $65,000 per year
About Us
The Leach Firm is a Growing law firm focused on employment law, representing employees in discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage and hour disputes. We’re looking for a motivated, highly organized paralegal to join our litigation team and play a key role in moving cases forward from intake through trial.
About the Role
In this position, you’ll support our attorneys across all stages of civil litigation in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate is resourceful, takes initiative, and thrives on keeping complex caseloads organized and on schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, and other legal documents
- Prepare and file documents with state and federal courts, including e-filing
- Manage case calendars, including discovery deadlines, court dates, and statutes of limitations
- Organize and track discovery, including document production and review
- Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit lists, witness binders, and trial notebooks
- Coordinate depositions, mediations, and hearings
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and vendors
- Maintain organized, up-to-date case files
Qualifications
- Paralegal experience in civil litigation (employment law experience strongly preferred)
- Solid working knowledge of legal drafting, court filing procedures, and discovery
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage a high volume of work and meet tight deadlines
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a track record of taking initiative
- Resourceful problem-solver who can work independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Filevine and Microsoft Office a plus
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of $55,000 – $65,000, based on experience
- Health insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k) with employer matching
- A supportive team environment with meaningful, impactful work
How to Apply
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to aosorio@theleachfirm.com with “Paralegal – Employment Law” in the subject line.