Jacksonville, FL

ABOUT THE FIRM

Jimerson Birr is a Florida-based business law firm with worldwide reach, multi-industry legal acumen, and a commitment to superior service. Fueled by our mission to exceed client expectations by adding value to their businesses, our experienced team of attorneys knows how to achieve favorable results, even under the most contentious circumstances, both inside and outside the courtroom. Businesses turn to our firm when the stakes are high because of our ability to simplify complexities and achieve inspiring results.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a litigation paralegal at Jimerson Birr, you would be responsible for managing priorities and deadlines, scheduling appointments and calls, calendaring, and communicating with clients, lawyers, and fellow support staff. Our ideal candidate will be focused, enthusiastic, positive and committed to superior legal support. Applicants need to be able to multi-task, know how to draft legal documents and navigate the civil court system, possess superior organizational skills, and be extremely detail oriented. The Litigation Paralegal will be responsible for management and coordination of Court deadlines and scheduling. In this role, 50% of your time will be spent working on legal matters and the other 50% will be focused on admin support of two or more attorneys.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Draft routine pleadings, discoveries, and correspondence primarily on own initiative
• Calendaring of client matters, deadlines, and attorney obligations
• Support attorney on Eminent Domain cases
• Track projects
• Preparing attorneys for hearings
• Transcribing dictations
• Ordering title searches
• Processing production (i.e., bates labeling)
• E-filing and serving court documents
• Photocopy, fax, scan, email (at times encrypted), mailing and otherwise disseminate or send documents
• Fielding client communications
• Regular case management conferencing with attorneys
• Performing preliminary conflict checks and update status of case in case management software

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

• Applicants should have a college degree, Paralegal certificate preferred
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in private practice legal litigation support, preferably within an area of commercial litigation, construction law, bankruptcy, community association law, or foreclosure-related practice experience
• Ability to multitask and prioritize daily work, and meet all deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced, high volume work environment
• Superb verbal and written communication skills
• Energetic, forward-thinking and highly creative
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

WHY APPLY?

You’ll get a Challenging Opportunity with a Company that Cares About Its Most Valuable Asset: YOU!

At Jimerson Birr, we pride ourselves on our people and their collective achievements. Besides our list of legal industry honors, for seven consecutive years, the firm has been named one of Florida’s “Best Companies to Work For” by Florida Trend Magazine. In recent years, the firm was also distinguished as one of the “Best Places to Work” by the Jacksonville Business Journal and five times as one of the “50 Fastest Growing Companies.” Opportunities abound for those who can meet and exceed the expectations set for our team. Jimerson Birr is comprised of high-performing and professionally fulfilled people. We believe that a positive attitude, personal accountability, and a commitment to quality work will put a talented person on a fast track for success. Our atmosphere and award-winning firm culture are collegial and professional, and our shared commitment to professional development is superior to our contemporaries. Learn more about our firm's culture on our award-winning website: Firm Culture: JB FOR ME.

For all current career openings, firm history, and professional development tracks please check out our careers page by clicking this link Careers: View Current Opportunities.

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS:

· Competitive base salary (equal with experience)

· Discretionary annual bonus program

· Paid Time Off (PTO) policy that increases with length of service

· Paid holidays

· Discretionary profit share program

· Choice of medical plan options

· Firm-supplemented health savings account option

· 401K with automatic employer contribution after one year

· Company-provided life insurance

· Dental and vision plans available

· Long term disability policy

· Paid parking

· Learning and development offerings

· Career-advancement opportunities

· Plus, a robust package of employee perks and lots of fun!

Our firm strives to create a rewarding and engaging environment in the workplace in which each professional is personally fulfilled and excited to get out of bed every morning to make an impact on our clients’ businesses. We’ve found that the key to doing great work is to love what you do and respect who you do it with. To continue reading about our firm, visit our website Jimerson Birr

Jimerson Birr is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, gender identity and marital status.