Litigation Paralegal

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A full-service law firm seeks a Litigation Paralegal for their Miami office (Downtown Miami). The Litigation Paralegal position will provide organizational and practice-specific assistance to attorneys in the Department in preparing cases from onset through post-trial, including related research and analysis. Qualified candidates demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities and work in an organized, efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation cases from onset through post-trial
• Oversee organization, maintenance, and appropriate utilization of documents and other case-related materials, including maintenance of client-presentable and efficient work areas and case rooms.
• Assists and manages with the discovery process, prepares for depositions, propounds and responds to written discoveries, and prepares for expert discovery
• Oversees and conducts document reviews and document productions; prepares documentation regarding criteria changes; tracks and reports on review progress and results.
• Perform analytical tasks, prepare witness interview memoranda, review and summarize documents, depositions, and court transcripts, and create and use substantive coding tools.
• Assists with basic legal research, including locating cases, statutes, and regulatory materials; conducts fact research on the internet and private search engines, such as Westlaw.
• Assists with law and motion practice, assembles motion papers and exhibits, coordinates filings of pleadings and briefs, and ensures proper service.
• Drafts common pleadings, motions, notices, and other court filings.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state rules of procedure and evidence for document format, content, filing, etc.
• Performs and oversees both simple and complex authority and fact cite-checking; confirms case quotes, proofreads briefs, and other legal documents.
• Assists and manages trial preparations, creates trial notebooks, identifies and organizes exhibits, coordinates witness schedules, maintains trial calendars and communicates effectively with opposing counsel and courtroom staff.
• Assists in preparation of post-trial filings, including briefings, motions for costs and sanctions, etc., and organizes the case for appeal if necessary.
• Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records daily.
• Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability, outstanding organizational skills, and ability to learn new technology.
• Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision.
• Skilled at drafting clear and concise memoranda, detailed fact summaries, pleadings, and other documents.
• Flexibility and ability to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands.
• Position periodically requires off-site work or the courthouse when the case goes to trial.

Education & Prior Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Certificate in Paralegal studies from an accredited institution preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Certified Paralegal a plus
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal within a law firm with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues within the Litigation practice area.
• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly.
• Trial experience, including exhibit preparation, witness preparation and management, knowledge of subpoena preparation, experience working with judicial assistants and trial presentation vendors, experience assisting attorneys in the courtroom.
• Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, as well as document management.
• Proficiency with E-filing and litigation support applications such as Relativity and PDF software.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Full-time position/On-site
• Hours are 9:00 am – 5:30 pm with the flexibility to work extra hours, as needed.

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