Experienced Litigation Paralegal - Family Law McBride Legal Group, P.A. | Stuart, Florida Full-Time | In-Office | $28.00-$38.00 Per Hour McBride Legal Group, P.A. is a growing family-law firm seeking an experienced litigation paralegal who is organized, dependable, proactive, and capable of helping move active cases forward. Florida family-law experience is strongly preferred but not required for an otherwise highly qualified litigation paralegal. We will consider candidates with substantial Florida civil-litigation experience and strong transferable skills in pleadings, discovery, court filings, calendaring, client communication, and hearing or trial preparation. This is not an entry-level legal position. The successful candidate must already understand how litigation moves, how deadlines are managed, and how to take responsibility for assigned work without requiring constant follow-up. What You Will Do Help manage assigned family-law cases from intake through resolution Draft pleadings, motions, notices, discovery, subpoenas, correspondence, and related litigation documents Prepare and organize financial affidavits, mandatory-disclosure materials, financial records, exhibits, and discovery responses Maintain calendars, deadlines, task lists, and electronic case files Coordinate hearings, mediations, depositions, discovery, and other case-related events Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients Communicate with opposing counsel, judicial assistants, court personnel, experts, and other professionals Assist attorneys with hearing, mediation, deposition, and trial preparation Review active files, identify outstanding work, and help prevent matters from becoming stagnant Carry out attorney-directed case strategy accurately and efficiently Maintain complete, accurate, and well-organized electronic files Who We Are Looking For You may be a strong fit if you: Have at least three years of recent paralegal or high-level litigation legal-assistant experience Have experience working in a Florida litigation practice Understand pleadings, discovery, court filings, deadlines, and hearing preparation Produce accurate written work and pay close attention to details Can independently manage competing assignments and deadlines Take ownership of your responsibilities and follow through consistently Communicate clearly and professionally with attorneys, coworkers, clients, and outside professionals Remain composed and solutions-oriented in a fast-moving environment Welcome accountability, feedback, and opportunities to improve Particularly Valuable Experience Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following: Florida divorce, paternity, timesharing, child-support, or post-judgment litigation Florida civil litigation Discovery and financial-document organization Hearing, deposition, mediation, or trial preparation Florida Courts E-Filing Portal Clio Manage or another case-management platform Microsoft Office, OneDrive, and Adobe Acrobat Pro Florida Registered Paralegal designation What Success Looks Like Here Successful members of our team: Know the status and next steps of their assigned cases Meet deadlines without repeated reminders Identify problems before they become emergencies Draft carefully and check their work Keep clients appropriately informed Ask focused questions when attorney direction is needed Accept responsibility and follow assignments through completion Contribute positively to a professional, team-oriented workplace Compensation and Benefits $28.00-$38.00 per hour, based on directly relevant experience Higher compensation within the range for candidates who can independently manage Florida family-law litigation matters Paid holidays Paid time off Professional-development and advancement opportunities Training for experienced litigation professionals transitioning into family law Support for obtaining Florida Registered Paralegal status and other relevant professional credentials Schedule and Location Full-time Monday through Friday Eight-hour shifts In-office position in Stuart, Florida 34994 Reliable transportation and the ability to work consistently from our Stuart office are required. McBride Legal Group, P.A. is building a strong, accountable team committed to excellent legal work and exceptional client service. If you are an experienced litigation professional who takes pride in organization, communication, accuracy, and follow-through, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$28.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Travel reimbursement Tuition reimbursement Wellness program

Experience:

Florida litigation paralegal or litigation legal assistant: 3 years (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Stuart, FL 34994 (Required)

Work Location:

In person