Litigation Paralegal

BBA Aviation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BBA Aviation, located in downtown Orlando, is seeking a legal support professional to assist in litigation and special projects under the supervision of the General Counsel. The role requires a minimum of five years of legal experience and involves organizing case files, coordinating with outside counsel, and drafting legal documents.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands effectively. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in legal support or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience working with attorneys and legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage company litigation files and pleadings.
• Coordinate with outside legal counsel and prepare documents.
• Conduct legal and factual research as required.
• Schedule depositions and manage case chronologies.

Skills

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Technical problem-solving

Team collaboration

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the General Counsel, provide legal and corporate support to In-House Attorneys in all litigation matters and special projects as needed, as well as day-to-day support to General Counsel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize, manage and update company litigation files/pleadings.
• Coordinate with outside legal counsel identification of witnesses, documents, and other relevant matters which are the subject of litigation and/or administrative matters.
• Proofread pleadings, briefs and other documents as required.
• Coordinate and prepare In-House Attorneys and for company meetings, hearings, mediations and/or trials.
• As necessary, attend key depositions, mediations and trials as assigned.
• Coordinate and update various databases and the management of e-discovery.
• Review, analyze and prepare responses to discovery and assist in the investigation of facts and allegations involved in discovery.
• Assist with preparing documents for production and witness files to be used at depositions or trials.
• Draft, edit and proofread cover letters, internal and administrative memos and documents.
• Perform searches in various litigation and public databases.
• Schedule and track depositions, filing deadlines, etc.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of case chronologies.
• Index and summarize documents and depositions.
• Coordinate discovery and/or filings with courts or government agencies.
• Perform legal and factual research.
• Assist with creation of privilege logs.
• Review outside counsel billings, track against budgets, and distribute within the company.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to provide quality communication to both internal and external contacts, regarding matters of a routine nature requiring ordinary tact and courtesy.
• Demonstrate ability to organize and prioritize work in an organized and professional manner.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge or guidance, analyze and interpret data from several sources, solve problems by applying precedent or extrapolating from previous experience.
• Strong attention to detail, including superior spelling and grammar.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively with others in a cooperative manner to accomplish position functions and participate in department efforts.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with attorneys, company officials and colleagues.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel or work overtime as necessary.
• Must be able to balance multiple demands, at times, with short time constraints.
• Employee will be working for multiple attorneys and must be able to satisfactorily manage multiple demands on their time and in a timely manner.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible, directly related experience during which knowledge, skills and abilities applicable to the position were demonstrated.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

Additional Information

Position is located in downtown Orlando.