Paralegal/Legal Assistant for Commercial Litigation, Real Estate, and Commercial Transactions

A full-time paralegal/legal assistant is needed to assist attorneys in Fort Lauderdale.

The paralegal/legal assistant will be responsible for performing a variety of duties to assist attorneys in all phases of litigation and transactional matters, including:

• Prepare and file pleadings, briefs, and other documents through electronic filing systems in federal and state courts.
• Perform citation reviews; proofread and edit pleadings; and communicate with court personnel for scheduling.
• Organize case files and discovery; assist in the preparation of discovery requests and responses; review and organize discovery responses; process incoming and outgoing document production; prepare materials for depositions.
• Assist with case development and research; communicate with clients and witnesses.
• Prepare binders and other materials for conferences and hearings; assemble exhibits and trial documents; coordinate trial details with attorneys and any required vendors or office personnel.
• Assist with commercial and corporate transactions and real estate closings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certification
• Experience in electronic filing in Federal and State Courts
• Experience performing research on Westlaw and other online legal databases required
• Summation (or other document management) experience required

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe applications
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle numerous projects in a timely and efficient manner
• Fast and efficient learner

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Firm benefits include a retirement program.

Please send your resume to jobs@csmithassoc.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $30.00 per hour

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person