What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Litigation Paralegal position at Plona Partners?
Firm: Regionally Ranked
Position: Litigation Paralegal
Location: Miami
Onsite Logistics: Hybrid (3) Days
Target Salary: $100,000 - $145,000 OT and Bonus
Seeking a Litigation Paralegal with 5 years of law firm experience to join our Miami office. This individual will provide comprehensive organizational and practice-specific support to attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from case inception through post-trial proceedings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal and factual research using tools such as Westlaw and Lexis
- Manage discovery processes, including Electronically Stored Information (ESI)
- Support depositions and prepare expert-related materials
- Draft pleadings, motions, and notices
- Assist in law and motion practice (including cite-checking, proofreading, formatting)
- Coordinate and conduct document reviews and productions
- Assemble and file motion papers and coordinate filings
- Prepare trial materials: trial notebooks, exhibits, witness schedules
- Assist with post-trial filings and appeals
- Track billable time daily and support other department activities
Requirements:
- 5 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm
- College degree and/or paralegal certificate
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Familiarity with CM/ECF (federal court e-filing) and Florida Court’s e-Filing Portal
- Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus
- Bankruptcy and bankruptcy litigation experience is a plus
Salary : $100,000 - $145,000