Litigation Paralegal
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A global law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join their team in the Miami office.
Essential Functions:
* Conduct research and analysis necessary to assist attorneys with drafting and revising court papers and exhibits.
* Draft and revise routine legal documents for attorney review and approval.
* Compile and prepare draft discovery requests and responses.
* Categorize and interpret data; review and analyze reports, responses and records produced by opposing counsel.
* Coordinate requests between multiple parties involved in litigation by way of consistent communication with client and attorneys through end of case.
* Assist with calendaring court dates, scheduling hearings, and arranging for court reporters.
* Electronically file legal case documents in State and Federal Courts and ADR and Admin forums.
* Prepare hearing and deposition materials.
* Appropriately and on a timely basis, record work to be billed to clients.
* Maintain good public relations with clients; observe confidentiality of attorney/client relationship.
* Work requires more than 37.5 hour per week from time to time to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours.
* Prioritize tasks.
* Work closely with administrative support staff. Maintains a team orientation towards work.
* Prepare all necessary materials needed for jury and non-jury trials.
* Attend trials and hearings as necessary.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Proven working experience as a Litigation Paralegal.
* Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to details.
* Extensive knowledge of court rules, practices and procedures.
* Possess high level of technical competency on all Microsoft Office and various other job-related software packages and applications. This includes Adobe Acrobat, Milana, Relativity, Excel, InTapp (or other paralegal time entry system)
* Possess strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate successfully with team, clients, and court personnel either in person, by phone or e-mail.
Education and Experience:
* Associate degree
* Bachelor’s degree preferred
* ABA-approved paralegal certification with a focus on litigation preferred
Benefits:
* Comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision, and prescription plans
* Commuter, HSA and FSA spending accounts
* Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage
* 401k and Pension Plan
* PTO and Paid Holidays
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