Paralegal

Paralegal
Full Time on -site
Direct Hire
Fort Lauderdale, FL

TempExperts is seeking a well-versed Litigation Paralegal for a Direct Hire Opportunity in the Fort Lauderdale Area.

Our client is a defense firm, they are seeking an experienced paralegal with experience in Construction Defect.

Applicant must be able to:

• Manage case from litigation intake through settlement or verdict.
• Prepare correspondence and legal documents including summonses, pleadings, notices, motions, and subpoenas under attorney supervision.
• Prepare and respond to pleadings such as complaint, discovery request, and motions.
• Prepare discovery request such as Interrogatories, Request for Admissions and Request for Production under attorney supervision.
• Assist with trial preparation: manage trial exhibits, prepare trial notebooks, maintain expert binders, perform jury research, and communicate with experts and fact witnesses.
• Conduct Legal Research.
• Maintain and monitor the legal compliance of case matters such as depositions, mediation, hearing, and trial deadlines by maintaining the accuracy of the attorney’s calendar.
• Serve as liaison between clients, opposing counsel, retained experts, vendors and witnesses.
• Familiarity with billing .

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 5 years of litigation experience required.
• Comfort and efficiency with supporting a partner in the firm.

***Firm offers a benefit package including Health, Dental, Life Insurance and 401k.***
***Salary will be determined by experience. ***

TempExperts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.