Senior Paralegal

Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for a Senior Paralegal.

Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced senior paralegal to support its practice of representing a broad array of clients as plaintiffs in complex litigation at the trial and appellate levels.

Company: Law firm.

Experience: 10 years of paralegal experience, 3 years of litigation experience on plaintiff side, or defense side at an AmLaw firm. Location: Coral Gables, FL.

Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinate and assign tasks to paralegals and legal assistants for cases within an assigned practice area.
• Assist with training and development of legal support staff by coaching and mentoring to strengthen their skills and competencies.
• Administratively manage all phases of litigation, including pleadings, motion practice, discovery, and appellate procedures.
• Administratively manage all aspects of trials and hearings by preparing pretrial documents, managing trial transcripts, compiling, and tracking trial exhibits.
• Assist with the preparation, filing, and organization of pleadings, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents using Microsoft Word, CM/ECF, Docket Bird, and other systems.
• Conduct factual and legal research using Westlaw and other sources to organize for attorney use.
• Cite-check legal documents to conform citations and authorities to Bluebook standards, Shepardize authorities, and verify the accuracy of quoted material and cited exhibits.
• Organize and maintain case files, pleadings, expert materials, attorney notebooks, and other documents in hard copy and on electronic case-management systems, including NetDocuments.
• Implement and manage organizational systems to maintain case calendars, pleadings, correspondence, and related case documents utilizing firm software.
• Communicate with courts, outside counsel, clients, experts, and vendors when necessary.
• Coordinate with other areas/departments within the firm to develop efficient procedures/communications to streamline processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Include:

• A minimum of 10 years of Paralegal experience required, minimum of 3 years of litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Trial experience strongly preferred.
• Experience mentoring and training junior-level legal support staff.
• Experience using the federal courts’ CM/ECF system, PACER, Bluebook, and Westlaw.
• Thorough understanding of litigation motion practice, discovery, arbitration, trial, and appellate procedures.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Bluebook citation formatting and legal citation practices, with meticulous attention to detail in legal writing and document preparation.
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to coach and train others to develop their skills and strengthen the talent of the team.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced, high-volume, and demanding environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent time-management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to maintain a thorough understanding of rules and procedures for various federal and state jurisdictions.

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration. Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.

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