What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Litigation / Trial Paralegal position at Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search?
Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation/Trial Paralegal on behalf of a prestigious global law firm in Miami, FL.
Our client is seeking a highly organized and experienced Litigation Paralegal with 5 years of experience to join its Trial Department and support a sophisticated litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have strong experience working on matters in both state and federal courts, as well as hands-on experience with depositions, discovery, hearings, and trial preparation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned litigation paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage competing priorities, and enjoys working closely with attorneys, clients, and legal teams throughout the life of a case.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive paralegal support throughout all phases of complex litigation.
- Conduct legal and factual research to assist attorneys with drafting and revising pleadings, motions, court papers, and exhibits.
- Draft and revise routine legal documents for attorney review and approval.
- Prepare and coordinate discovery requests and responses.
- Review, organize, categorize, and analyze documents, reports, records, discovery responses, and information produced by opposing counsel.
- Assist with depositions and witness preparation, including preparing deposition materials and related exhibits.
- Prepare comprehensive materials for jury and non-jury trials, hearings, and other proceedings.
- Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, evidence, witness materials, pleadings, and other case documents.
- Attend trials, hearings, depositions, and other proceedings as needed.
- Coordinate communications and requests among attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, experts, court personnel, and other parties involved in litigation.
- Maintain litigation calendars, including court dates, deadlines, hearings, depositions, and other critical dates.
- Schedule hearings and coordinate court reporters and other litigation-related services.
- Electronically file pleadings and other legal documents with State and Federal Courts, ADR forums, and administrative agencies.
- Maintain organized and accurate electronic and physical case files.
- Accurately and timely record billable time and maintain appropriate billing records.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive client and case information.
- Work closely with attorneys and administrative support staff while maintaining a strong team-oriented approach.
- Effectively prioritize and reprioritize assignments in response to changing deadlines and attorney needs.
- Work additional or irregular hours when necessary to meet trial, hearing, filing, or other critical litigation deadlines.
Qualifications
- 5 years of experience as a Litigation/Trial Paralegal.
- Demonstrated experience handling litigation matters in both state and federal courts.
- Strong knowledge of court rules, procedures, filing requirements, and litigation practices.
- Hands-on experience with trial preparation, discovery, depositions, hearings, and witness preparation.
- Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a collaborative legal team.
- Strong client-service orientation and professionalism when communicating with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and outside parties.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
- Experience with Adobe Acrobat, Relativity, Milana, iManage/Intapp or other legal technology and time-entry systems is preferred.
- Ability to quickly shift priorities and take ownership of assignments with minimal supervision.
Education
- Associate degree required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate with a concentration in Litigation preferred.
Position Details
Location: Miami, FL
Department: Trial
Position: Senior Litigation/Trial Paralegal
Schedule: Full-Time
Classification: Non-Exempt
Benefits
The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- 401(k) and pension plan
- HSA and FSA spending accounts
- Short- and long-term disability and life insurance
- Up to 27 PTO days
- 9 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
- Commuter benefits
- Professional development and training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Backup/family care benefits
- Employee referral bonus
Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is an Equal Opportunity Employer.