Employment Law Paralegal

Ekspert Counsel; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ekspert Counsel in Miami seeks an experienced Employment Law Paralegal to support a growing legal team in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on assisting attorneys with employment law matters, document preparation, and case management.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of employment law experience, is bilingual in English and Spanish, and exhibits strong organizational and communication skills to manage multiple matters and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of employment law experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Experience with MS Office and legal case management software.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all phases of employment law matters.
• Draft, review, and organize legal documents, correspondence, discovery responses, and case files.
• Assist with employment-related claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, leave issues, and wrongful termination matters.
• Maintain and manage case files, calendars, deadlines, and litigation schedules.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, client meetings, and other case-related activities.
• Obtain, review, and organize personnel records, payroll records, and other employment-related documents.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, government agencies, and third parties.
• Prepare case summaries, chronologies, and exhibits for attorney review.
• Assist with court filings and document production.
• Ensure all matters progress efficiently while maintaining accurate and organized records.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal case management software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Employment Law Paralegal to join a growing legal team in Miami. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working closely with attorneys and clients while supporting a variety of employment law matters.

The ideal candidate will have employment law experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all phases of employment law matters.
• Draft, review, and organize legal documents, correspondence, discovery responses, and case files.
• Assist with employment-related claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, leave issues, and wrongful termination matters.
• Maintain and manage case files, calendars, deadlines, and litigation schedules.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, client meetings, and other case-related activities.
• Obtain, review, and organize personnel records, payroll records, and other employment-related documents.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, government agencies, and third parties.
• Prepare case summaries, chronologies, and exhibits for attorney review.
• Assist with court filings and document production.
• Ensure all matters progress efficiently while maintaining accurate and organized records.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of employment law experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Strong understanding of employment law procedures and documentation.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to client service.