Litigation Paralegal

Network Temp; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Network Temp is seeking a Litigation paralegal for their Miami office. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience, including trial experience.

The role involves drafting and filing legal documents, e-filing, and managing case files electronically, with responsibility for trial preparation and coordinating with outside counsel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• 5+ years of experience in an AMLAW 100 firm or premier litigation boutique.
• Trial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with drafting documents.
• Preparing and filing documents via Lexis File and Serve.
• E-Filing.
• Organizing and maintaining case files electronically.
• Creating and maintaining checklists, calendars and timetables for cases and distributions to team members and outside counsel.
• Trial preparation and support.
• Drafting and filing various legal documents.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Legal concepts

Case management

Multitasking

Education

ABA-approved program

Tools

Lexis File and Serve

Job description

Full-time

Our client is seeking a Litigation paralegal for their Miamioffice. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience, including trial experience.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting with drafting documents;
• Preparing and filing documents via Lexis File and Serve;
• E-Filing;
• Organizing and maintaining case files electronically;
• Creating and maintaining checklists, calendars and timetables for cases and effecting distributions to team members and outside counsel;
• Trial preparation and support;
• Drafting and filing various legal documents.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Excellent organizational and communication skills while displaying a positive, high-energy attitude;
• Proficient knowledge of internal software applications, such as word processing, internet searching skills, spreadsheets and databases and knowledge of MS office, specifically MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook;
• Ability to accurately interpret and understand legal concepts and procedures as they relate to the practice areas and the organizational and project management skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively and handle multiple deadlines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program is required;
• 5+ years of experience in an AMLAW 100 firm or premier litigation boutique.

Salary Description

$60-85K (plus Bonus and Benefits)