PARALEGAL - COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
FORT LAUDERDALE/DOWNTOWN LOCATION
SALARY 80 - 100K DOE
Top and well-known Florida law firm, with several offices has an immediate need for a talented Paralegal with a strong background in sophisticated commercial litigation cases.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and be a team player.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare deposition, trial and record subpoenas according to state and federal regulations; coordinate production of third-party records and summarize records.
- Analyze, review and organize documents and data from materials produced by clients and during discovery; and prepare/coordinate document production.
- Prepare notebooks, binders, etc. as needed.
- Assist with drafting and preparation of pleadings, motions, submissions and discovery requests and responses in federal and state court matters, including arbitration/mediation proceedings.
- Conduct research and background checks utilizing Lexis, Pacer, Accurint, Secretary of State and social media.
- Maintain litigation calendar for the assigned attorneys and keep attorneys and staff aware of deadlines, conferences, etc.
- Ability to work extra hours as needed.
Skills and Educational Requirements:
- Florida Bar Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor's degree.
- Minimum of 5+ years' experience as a Litigation Paralegal.
- Knowledge of Federal and Florida Courts.
- Experience in document management system.
- Experience with eDiscovery and document review platforms.
- Proficiency in Windows environment.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.
- Reliability, teamwork, professionalism, ability to multi-task and attention to detail are essential.
- Excellent written and oral skills.
All inquiries are confidential. Please respond with resume attached in Word.