PARALEGAL (LITIGATION)

$50,000-$60,000

DIRECT HIRE

DOWNTOWN-HYBRID AFTER 90 DAYS (1-2 DAYS REMOTE)

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 preferred but not 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

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full range of benefits including medical (employer contributes 90% of individual medical plan),

dental and vision insurance, life insurance, and Simple IRA

Hybrid work schedule option after 90 days

Generous paid time off

Free parking