Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Summary
Join a well-established South Florida law firm known for its long-standing reputation for excellence, high-quality legal talent, and deep community roots. The firm is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Paralegal with at least five years of complex litigation experience. This role involves full case management from inception through trial or settlement, including document drafting, discovery support, trial preparation, and ongoing communication with attorneys, clients, and court personnel.
Key Responsibilities
- Meet with attorneys, clients, and related professionals to discuss case status and project needs.
- Draft pleadings, motions, affidavits, interrogatories, and related documents.
- File motions and pleadings with courts and agencies.
- Meet with clients and witnesses and prepare summaries of statements.
- Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve case files, including depositions, pleadings, and exhibits.
- Support attorneys in preparing for trials and evidentiary hearings.
- Utilize courtroom and trial presentation technology.
- Manage complex litigation files-both physical and digital-throughout the life of the case.
- Maintain accurate records of billable hours.
Requirements
- Minimum of five years of experience in a commercial litigation law firm or legal environment.
- Experience with ESI management, including data collection, review, and production.
- Ability to collaborate with IT personnel and external vendors when needed.
- Experience with courtroom technology and trial presentation tools.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management software.
- Experience with iManage and Coyote is preferred.
- Bachelor's degree from an ABA-approved paralegal program, or a four-year degree with a paralegal certificate, is preferred.
- Florida Notary Public required.
Benefits:
Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the benefits may include PTO, medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Additionally, you may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Bonus eligibility and amount are based upon company and/or individual performance.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
RE: 3113619
Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Clay Butler
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.