Litigation Paralegal

Barakat + Bossa; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Firm holidays

401(k) match

Professional growth

Job summary

Barakat + Bossa, a growing U.S.-based law firm, seeks a Litigation Paralegal to support multiple attorneys handling complex civil matters in Coral Gables, FL. The role involves managing cases from inception through trial and coordinating with the team in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of litigation paralegal experience, strong trial support skills, and expertise with Florida e-filing. Knowledge of contracts and corporate legal work is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Significant trial preparation and trial support experience.
• Extensive experience with Florida state and federal court e-filing and processes.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Strong understanding of eDiscovery processes and familiarity with document review platforms.
• Strong legal drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of state and federal rules of civil procedure.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while balancing billable and administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex litigation matters from inception through trial.
• Prepare cases for hearings, mediations, depositions, arbitrations, and trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Prepare, review, and electronically file pleadings and other court documents in Florida state and federal courts.
• Monitor court dockets and ensure compliance with filing deadlines and court rules.
• Prepare trial exhibits, witness files, trial notebooks, demonstrative evidence, and other trial materials.
• Support multiple attorneys and practice groups while effectively managing changing priorities and assignments.
• Balance billable and non-billable responsibilities while maintaining productivity.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and vendors.
• Assist with contracts and other legal projects as needed.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Trial preparation

e-filing Florida

Multiple attorneys

eDiscovery

Legal drafting

Communication skills

Rules of civil procedure

Independence

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Clio experience

Microsoft Office

Job description

Now Hiring: Litigation Paralegal - Coral Gables, FL

Join Barakat + Bossa and become part of a high-performing litigation team.

Barakat + Bossa, a growing U.S.-based law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support multiple attorneys handling complex civil litigation matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned litigation professional who enjoys managing cases from inception through trial and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, works independently with minimal supervision, has significant experience supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, and possesses knowledge of and experience assisting with transactional matters, including contracts and corporate legal work.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex litigation matters from inception through trial.
• Prepare cases for hearings, mediations, depositions, arbitrations, and trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Prepare, review, and electronically file pleadings and other court documents in Florida state and federal courts.
• Monitor court dockets and ensure compliance with filing deadlines and court rules.
• Prepare trial exhibits, witness files, trial notebooks, demonstrative evidence, and other trial materials.
• Support multiple attorneys and practice groups while effectively managing changing priorities and assignments.
• Balance billable and non-billable responsibilities while maintaining productivity.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and vendors.
• Assist with contracts and other legal projects as needed.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of litigation paralegal experience supporting complex business or other civil litigation matters.
• Significant trial preparation and trial support experience.
• Extensive experience with Florida state and federal court e-filing and processes.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Strong understanding of eDiscovery processes and familiarity with document review platforms.
• Strong legal drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of state and federal rules of civil procedure.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while balancing billable and administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and require minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of and experience assisting with transactional matters, including contracts and corporate legal work, is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management software (Clio experience preferred).
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree and/or a Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and firm holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional growth and development opportunities