Job Description
Job Description
** Job Title:** Litigation Paralegal
** Department:** Litigation
** Location:** Pompano Beach, FL
** FLSA Status:** Non-exempt
** Job Summary**
A litigation paralegal provides comprehensive support to attorneys throughout every stage of legal proceedings by performing legal research, organizing case documentation, and preparing judicial filings.
** Key Responsibilities**
- ** Document Drafting:** Composing complaints, summonses, and pleadings for proceedings in Florida State Court.
- ** E-Service of Documents:** Electronic filing and service of complaints, summonses, and pleadings.
- ** Administrative Practice and Procedure:** Managing matters before the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, specifically the Division of Florida Condominium, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes.
- ** Case Management:** Coordinating and confirming hearings, depositions, mediations, trials, and meetings. Maintaining comprehensive daily, weekly, and monthly calendars and task management systems for multiple attorneys.
- ** Correspondence Preparation:** Drafting professional written communications.
- ** Discovery Management:** Overseeing extensive document management and control processes. Organizing and maintaining litigation files.
- ** Trial Preparation:** Supporting attorneys in preparing for hearings and trial proceedings.
- ** Communication:** Engaging professionally and courteously with court personnel, clients, property managers, and opposing legal counsel.
** Qualifications**
- ** Education:** Associate degree or Paralegal certificate.
- ** Experience:** 3-5 years of Civil Litigation experience.
- ** Organization:** Demonstrated capacity for meticulous attention to detail and concurrent management of multiple cases and time-sensitive deliverables.
- ** Technical Proficiency:** Proficiency in Microsoft Office and WordPerfect applications. Familiarity with legal case management systems.
- ** Communication:** Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities for client interactions and legal document preparation.
- Capacity to work collaboratively in a team-based environment. Demonstrating strong teamwork, reliability, and a positive demeanor are critical requirements.
- Background with Pacer, Federal, and Appellate court systems is advantageous, though not required.
- Community Association background is advantageous, though not mandatory.
Join our team as a Litigation Paralegal if you’re eager to leverage your legal support experience in a collaborative environment that values precision and proactive problem-solving!