Nardella & Nardella PLLC has an immediate opening in our Orlando, FL office for a full-time, experienced Paralegal with experience in business litigation. This position is a unique opportunity to join a firm that prioritizes our clients, colleagues, and community. Nardella enjoys a highly collaborative culture in a familiar environment where individual contributions are recognized and valued. Our clients have local, national, and international interests, and the work we do is interesting and important. If you are a service-minded professional with intellectual curiosity and excellent work ethic, please consider joining our team at Nardella & Nardella PLLC. We offer a competitive salary complimented by a full range of benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, life and 401(k) and generous paid time off.

Key Responsibilities

• Electronically file in state and federal courts
• Prepare initial drafts of pleadings, motions, notices, correspondence, etc.
• Coordinate, set, and prepare for hearings, mediations, depositions, and/or meetings
• Participate in the discovery process including drafting responses and requests for attorney’s review, compile and review document production
• Preparing and issuing subpoenas to witnesses
• Communicate verbally and in writing with clients, opposing counsel, paralegals, judicial assistants, witnesses, etc.
• Proofread all documents and check for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammatical errors
• Monitor all deadlines and maintain attorney’s calendar
• Organize and maintain client files, follow up on pending matters
• Input billing for daily activity

Qualifications

• At least 3-4 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department environment
• Minimum two-year degree in paralegal studies, Florida Registered Paralegal or NALA (National Association of Legal Assistants) certification; alternatively, at least 7 years of demonstrative commensurate experience working as a litigation paralegal
• Experience in the area of business litigation is required
• Proficiency with Word and 50 wpm typing required
• Must be highly organized, detail-orientated, proactive, and a team player who takes ownership
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Application Question(s):

• Are you a Florida Registered Paralegal or hold a NALA (National Association of Legal Assistants) certification?

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
• Law office: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Orlando, FL 32801 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Orlando, FL 32801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person