Litigation Paralegal

Rivkin Radler; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivkin Radler LLP is seeking a Litigation Paralegal in Jacksonville, FL to support attorneys across a range of matters in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience, excellent organizational, calendaring and research skills, and proficiency with Lexis/Westlaw, MS Word and Excel. Primary duties include drafting routine court documents, preparing exhibits, and managing case files with accurate time billing.

Qualifications

• At least 4+ years relevant experience.
• Proficient in Lexis/Westlaw, MS Word, Excel.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate.
• Experience with medical/educational records a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drafting routine court documents such as Notices of Appearances, Pro Hac Vice Motions, Notices of Motions, Subpoenas, Stipulations and other general court documents.
• Compile and/or draft legal documents for review and use by attorneys such as routine discovery responses and affidavits.
• Request, pursue, subpoena and work with record vendors to obtain medical treatment and/or educational records.
• Prepares exhibits and other demonstrative evidence.
• Conduct case law research using Lexis/Westlaw and public access websites to assist with strategies for defense; organize, analyze, chart and index records for motion practice.
• May assist attorneys in preparation of witnesses for deposition and/or trial.
• Review documents for relevance and privilege in preparation for disclosure.
• Review, categorize and analyze reports, records, data and discovery responses.
• Capture and record billable time in accordance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Litigation support

Lexis/Westlaw

Microsoft Word

Excel

KOFAX Professional

Time management

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Lexis/Westlaw

Microsoft Word

Excel

KOFAX Professional

Job description

Rivkin Radler LLP is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for its Jacksonville, FL office. The candidate will be working with attorneys in a variety of litigation matters and should have a background and experience working in a litigation firm. Must be proactive and have excellent organizational, scheduling and calendaring skills. The ability to multi-task, manage a large caseload and work in a fast-paced environment is also required. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of federal and state statutes, rules, and procedures pertaining to electronic court filings and systems as well as basic research capabilities (Lexis/Westlaw).

Primary duties include:

• Drafting of routine court documents such as Notices of Appearances, Pro Hac Vice Motions, Notices of Motions, Subpoenas, Stipulations and other general court documents.
• Compile and/or draft legal documents for review and use by attorneys such as routine discovery responses and affidavits.
• Request, pursue, subpoena and work with record vendors to obtain medical treatment and/or educational records.
• Prepares exhibits and other demonstrative evidence.
• Conduct case law research using Lexis/Westlaw and public access websites to assist with strategies for defense Organize, analyze, chart and/or index, medical treatment and education records, documents and/or exhibits for motion practice.
• May assist attorneys in preparation of witnesses for deposition and/or trial concerning general matters.
• Review documents for relevance and privilege in preparation for disclosure.
• Review, categorize and analyze reports, records, data and discovery responses.
• Capture and record billable time in accordance with policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• At least 4+ years relevant experience.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
• Medical chronology and billing index experience preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Ability to work with multiple attorneys.
• Ability to work with large document intensive cases.
• Proficient in Lexis and/or Westlaw, Microsoft Word, Excel and KOFAX Professional.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate.

We are seeking an individual who will be a fast learner with the ability to multi-task, and will demonstrate a high level of responsibility, teamwork and dedication to accuracy and thoroughness in work product.

Hybrid Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm, with an hour lunch. Flexibility to work overtime when needed.