Litigation Paralegal

Legal Search Solutions, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Great benefits

Job summary

Legal Search Solutions, Inc. in Miami, FL seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal for a fast-paced environment with a national law firm. The role supports attorneys in depositions, witness preparation, and research, and requires strong collaboration and adaptability.

The candidate should excel in written and oral communication, understand court rules and procedures, and be proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Relativity, and related tools. Occasional irregular hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as a Litigation Paralegal.
• Strong writing and communication skills with attention to details.
• Extensive knowledge of court rules, practices and procedures.
• Proficiency with common paralegal software and office tools such as Adobe Acrobat, Relativity, Excel, InTapp.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze to assist attorneys with drafting and revising court papers and exhibits.
• Draft and revise routine legal documents for attorney review and approval.
• Compile and prepare draft discovery requests and responses.
• Coordinate requests between multiple parties involved in litigation with clients and attorneys.
• Assist with calendaring court dates, scheduling hearings, and arranging court reporters.
• Electronically file legal documents in State and Federal Courts and ADR forums.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Strong writing and communication

Court rules and procedures

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Relativity

Excel

InTapp

Job description

Paralegal Commercial Litigation NATIONAL LAW FIRM

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal who has experience working in a fast-paced and demanding environment. Works closely with attorneys, assisting in depositions, witness preparation, and research. The ideal candidate must have strong collaboration and task coordination skills, with the ability to quickly shift priorities within short notice.

Paralegal Litigation - Job Duties:

• Conduct research and analysis necessary to assist attorneys with drafting and revising court papers and exhibits.
• Draft and revise routine legal documents for attorney review and approval.
• Compile and prepare draft discovery requests and responses.
• Categorize and interpret data; review and analyze reports, responses and records produced by opposing counsel.
• Coordinate requests between multiple parties involved in litigation by way of consistent communication with client and attorneys through end of case.
• Assist with calendaring court dates, scheduling hearings, and arranging for court reporters.
• Electronically file legal case documents in State and Federal Courts and ADR and Admin forums.
• Prepare hearing and deposition materials.
• Appropriately and on a timely basis, record work to be billed to clients.
• Maintain good public relations with clients; observe confidentiality of attorney/client relationship.
• Work requires more than 37.5 hour per week from time to time to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours.
• Work closely with administrative support staff. Maintains a team orientation towards work.
• Prepare all necessary materials needed for jury and non-jury trials.
• Attend trials and hearings as necessary.

Paralegal Litigation - Requirements

• Proven working experience as a Litigation Paralegal.
• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to details.
• Extensive knowledge of court rules, practices and procedures.
• Possess high level of technical competency on all Microsoft Office and various other job-related software packages and applications. This includes Adobe Acrobat, Milana, Relativity, Excel, InTapp (or other paralegal time entry system).
• Possess strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate successfully with team, clients, and court personnel either in person, by phone or e-mail.

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Competitive salary and great benefits!