Commercial Litigation Paralegal w eDiscovery

Job Description

Job DescriptionAscension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search has been engaged by a respected law firm in Miami, FL to recruit a skilled Commercial Litigation Paralegal with experience handling complex cases and managing electronically stored information (ESI). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing litigation team and contribute meaningfully to sophisticated, high-stakes matters.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, including case management, discovery, trial preparation, and especially ESI collection and review. This role requires strong organizational skills, tech fluency, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys with case preparation, including document review, eDiscovery, and trial logistics

• Coordinate and manage ESI collection, review, and production processes

• Assist with drafting legal documents, discovery responses, and correspondence

• Perform legal research and cite-check legal filings

• Maintain case files, track deadlines, and manage litigation calendars

• Collaborate with outside vendors and litigation support teams to ensure proper handling of digital data

• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and coordinate with court staff as needed

• Attend depositions, hearings, and trials, as necessary, to provide in-person support

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of paralegal experience in commercial litigation

• Proven experience handling ESI and working with litigation support tools (Relativity, Concordance, Logikcull, or similar platforms)

• Familiarity with federal and Florida state court procedures and filings

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple case files simultaneously

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal research platforms

• ABA-approved paralegal certificate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Spanish fluency is a plus but not required

Why This Role?

• Join a highly regarded litigation practice in the heart of Miami

• Work with a collaborative, client-focused legal team

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

• Opportunity to grow in a firm that values expertise, autonomy, and professional development