Litigation Paralegal

Duke Energy Corporation

Litigation Paralegal supporting Duke Energy’s in-house counsel on complex litigation and eDiscovery matters. Managing legal research, documents, dockets, deadlines, and reporting in a hybrid St.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeSt. Petersburg • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex litigation and pre-litigation matters, including drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and utilizing eDiscovery tools. Proficient in collaborating with attorneys and stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to legal standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Complex Litigation Case ManagementLegal Document DraftingEDiscovery Cycle ManagementLegal Research Using Lexis Nexis and WestLawFamiliarity with Florida Rules of Court and Evidence

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Hard Skills

Legal Document DraftingLegal ResearchEDiscovery ManagementComplex Litigation ManagementCase SummarizationMetrics TrackingCite-CheckingInterviewing SkillsDocument ReviewConfidential Information Handling

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingCollaborationProfessional Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft TeamsSharePointLexis NexisWestLawIManagePowerPointMicrosoft WordSFTPWeb-Based Research Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal CertificateNotary Public

Industry Keywords

LitigationPre-LitigationCommercial LawEnvironmental LawPersonal InjuryContract DisputeLabor and EmploymentClass ActionFlorida Rules of CourtLegal Hold

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support litigation attorneys in the Office of General Counsel and perform related duties
Assist with litigation and pre-litigation legal matters, including commercial, environmental, personal injury, condemnation, contract dispute, labor and employment, and class action matters
Draft and review complex legal documents and discovery responses under attorney supervision
Investigate litigation-related facts and gather, organize, and coordinate information
Interview company employees regarding litigated and pre-litigated matters
Prepare case summaries, reporting entries, and PowerPoint presentations for the Board of Directors, senior leadership, auditors, and internal clients
Attend meetings with outside counsel, clients, and internal stakeholders
Review, proofread, and cite-check legal documents, and compile exhibits
Track and update metrics and reporting using Excel, Teams, and other tools
Track and manage dockets and procedural deadlines
Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, charts, and other documents using Lexis Advance and web-based research tools
Prepare and execute legal hold custodian notices, collection requests, custodial interviews, and other eDiscovery tasks
Assist and collaborate with outside counsel and paralegals
Develop and maintain SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, SFTP, and other electronic-media sites
Handle confidential and proprietary information appropriately
Complete assigned projects and assist attorneys with related assignments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate
Alternatively, high school diploma/GED, at least seven years of experience with an in-house legal department or law firm, and active pursuit of a bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and iManage
Experience drafting legal documents
Experience conducting legal research and using web-based research tools
At least five years of related paralegal experience at a law firm or corporate legal department handling complex litigated and pre-litigated matters
Experience with complex litigation case management
Experience with the eDiscovery cycle and review
Familiarity with applicable Florida Rules of Court and Evidence
Proficiency with Lexis Nexis and/or WestLaw, including PACER
Notary Public
Demonstrated written and oral communication, grammar, and formatting skills
Ability to manage multiple litigation and pre-litigation matters and reporting obligations
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Attention to detail, accuracy, adaptability, and flexibility under time constraints
Ability to prioritize, organize, coordinate work, take initiative, and exercise sound judgment
Problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills
Professional judgment, integrity, respect, and professionalism

Benefits

Comp & perks

Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Competitive pay and benefits