High-Stakes Trial Paralegal — Complex Litigation

Kelley Uustal; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Professional Development: You'll

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Job summary

Kelley Uustal in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks a Trial Paralegal to join its in-office trial teams handling high-stakes, complex litigation. You will work with brilliant attorneys on cases from state and federal filings to jury selection, supporting trial preparation and execution.

The ideal candidate has a paralegal certificate or degree and 3+ years of hands-on trial experience, with proficiency in case management software, MS Office, and Adobe Acrobat.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience with trial exposure.
• Ability to adapt to evolving technology including secure AI tools.
• Proficient with case management software and MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong commitment to confidentiality and professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of complex litigation from discovery through trial and verdict.
• Manage complex discovery and document productions; organize case materials for trial prep.
• Prepare and manage trial exhibits, lists, witness materials, binders, demonstratives.
• Coordinate witness and expert prep including scheduling, records, subpoenas, and trial logistics.
• Assist with deposition prep and pretrial submissions.
• Conduct legal and factual research supporting case development and strategy.
• Provide drafting, filing, and organizational support for depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Maintain critical deadlines and ensure team readiness.
• Collaborate with attorneys, experts, investigators, vendors and trial team.

Skills

3+ years of litigation paralegal exp.

Ability to adapt to evolving tech

Attention to confidentiality and ethic

Education

Paralegal certificate, bachelor's degree, or equivalent

3+ years litigation paralegal experience

Tools

Case management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Secure AI tools

Job description

Kelley Uustal in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks a Trial Paralegal to join its in-office trial teams handling high-stakes, complex litigation. You will work with brilliant attorneys on cases from state and federal filings to jury selection, supporting trial preparation and execution.

The ideal candidate has a paralegal certificate or degree and 3+ years of hands-on trial experience, with proficiency in case management software, MS Office, and Adobe Acrobat.