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A Florida based law firm is seeking Litigation Paralegal for their Miami office located downtown.
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. This is a services position that supports litigators throughout the firm. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.
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.
Technology
- 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.
- Hours are 9:00 am – 5:30 pm with the flexibility to work extra hours, as needed.
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