Corporate/Commercial Paralegal

TrueTrack Staffing; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TrueTrack Staffing seeks an experienced litigation paralegal in Florida to support high-stakes matters with deep familiarity with Florida and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

The role requires eight years’ experience, paralegal certificate or equivalent, and strong document review, discovery management, trial support, and client communication. You will organize chronologies, manage exhibits, and assist with filings and depositions.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in a wide variety of litigation matters.
• BA or BS degree preferred; associate's degree or paralegal certificate with eight years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with pre-litigation strategies to collect pertinent information, evaluate documents and exhibits, and identify witnesses.
• Compiling, preparing, and summarizing relevant materials for use by attorneys.
• Analyzing records, including medical records, to identify key facts and considerations.
• Creation of chronologies and synthesizing evidence.
• Managing, tracking, and creating structures to control and easily access discovery documents and other case related materials.
• Reviewing documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria.
• Coordinating with clients, claims professionals, medical professionals, and expert witnesses to assess liability and assist with the preparation of defense strategies.
• Critical date management for all required benchmarks/deadlines.
• Assist with the preparation of court filings, including cite and fact checking legal briefs, cross-reference checks, confirming proper Bluebook citation, proofreading, and assembling of exhibits and appendices.
• Summarizing depositions and other transcripts.
• Compose and disseminate correspondence as required.
• Coordination of exhibits and materials for court hearings and to comply with pre-trial orders.
• Working closely and directly with attorneys and clients during all phases of litigation; and
• Additional responsibilities include supporting attorneys during trial, including assistance with creation of demonstratives and courtroom presentation/support.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization and multitasking

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Independence

Client service

Research skills

Education

BA/BS degree preferred

Associate's degree or paralegal certificate + 8 years experience

Tools

Relativity

Everchron

Harvey (AI platform)

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

The individual will have a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in a wide variety of litigation matters, including but not limited to: defense of high-stakes medical and professional negligence claims; and investigation and litigation of healthcare regulatory matters, construction litigation, employment litigation and commercial/corporate litigation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assisting with pre-litigation strategies to collect pertinent information, evaluate documents and exhibits, and identify witnesses;
• Compiling, preparing, and summarizing relevant materials for use by attorneys;
• Analyzing records, including medical records, to identify key facts and considerations;
• Creation of chronologies and synthesizing evidence;
• Managing, tracking, and creating structures to control and easily access discovery documents and other case related materials;
• Reviewing documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria;
• Coordinating with clients, claims professionals, medical professionals, and expert witnesses to assess liability and assist with the preparation of defense strategies;
• Critical date management for all required benchmarks/deadlines;
• Assist with the preparation of court filings, including cite and fact checking legal briefs, cross-reference checks, confirming proper Bluebook citation, proofreading, and assembling of exhibits and appendices;
• Summarizing depositions and other transcripts;
• Compose and disseminate correspondence as required;
• Coordination of exhibits and materials for court hearings and to comply with pre-trial orders;
• Working closely and directly with attorneys and clients during all phases of litigation; and
• Additional responsibilities include supporting attorneys during trial, including assistance with creation of demonstratives and courtroom presentation/support.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Florida’s and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and all related court filing procedures and processes.
• Resourceful, strategic, organized and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands.
• Desire to work in an environment that can be fast-paced and high-stakes.
• Confidence in working independently and the ability to take initiative.
• Commitment to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and provide outstanding customer service to internal and external clients/contacts.
• Working knowledge of basic computer systems, including: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, as well as the ability to learn other programs.
• Working knowledge of document review platforms, including Relativity and document/deposition management platforms, including Everchron.
• Familiarity with AI-based platforms, including Harvey.
• Proven ability to conduct independent research.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree preferred.
• Associate's degree or paralegal certificate with eight (8) years of comparable work experience required.
• Ability to multitask using analytical and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate flexibility regarding client and legal team requests.
• Achieve high level of productivity.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.