Paralegal/Office Manager - Commercial Litigation
Job Description
Job Description
Legal Search Solutions has partnered with a regional law firm to find a Litigation Paralegal/Office Manager for a complex commercial litigation practice.
This on-site role is ideal for an experienced paralegal who enjoys substantive litigation work while also playing a key role in day-to-day office operations. The position is approximately 75% paralegal/25% office management.
Location: Plantation, FL (on-site)
Practice: Complex Commercial Litigation
Compensation: $80,000–$85,000 (DOE)
Key Responsibilities
Litigation Paralegal (Primary Focus):
- Manage litigation calendars and ensure all deadlines are met
- Draft, proof, and file pleadings in state and federal courts
- Prepare, serve, and track discovery and non-party subpoenas
- Manage large-scale e-discovery, Bates stamping, and production logs
- Coordinate hearings, depositions, and mediations
- Prepare electronic hearing and trial binders
- Assist with trial preparation
- Cite-check and ensure compliance with Bluebook rules
- Draft retainer agreements and closing statements
- Bill time and notarize documents as needed
Office Management (Secondary Focus):
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training
- Support HR and internal processes
- Open and close matters in the case management system
- Enter and track payments and maintain daily logs
- Support overall office operations
Qualifications
- 5+ years’ experience as a commercial litigation paralegal
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel
- Strong technology skills and comfort with litigation support tools
- Excellent judgment and ability to perform under pressure
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
Why This Opportunity
- Hands-on role in complex commercial litigation
- Meaningful responsibility beyond traditional paralegal duties
- Stable, on-site position with competitive compensation
- Ideal for a senior paralegal ready to take ownership of both cases and office operations
If you feel you are qualified and would like to learn more, please reach out to Matt Salomon with a current version of your resume at Matt@TopLawJobs.com
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