Litigation Paralegal

Iscoe Law Firm; West Palm Beach (FL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Iscoe Law Firm in West Palm Beach seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys before, during, and after trials. Responsibilities include drafting and filing pleadings, e-filing, conducting discovery, and coordinating depositions.

The role requires 2+ years in legal services, an accredited paralegal program, and strong bilingual English/Spanish communication. The position emphasizes multitasking, organization, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred).
• Bilingual English and Spanish (preferred).
• At least 2+ years of working experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting.
• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred).
• Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury related practice areas (preferred).
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and communication skills with calendar, depositions, mediation, and hearings attention.
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documents, court rules and procedures.
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; typing 35 wpm or more.

Responsabilités

• Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and memoranda.
• E-file all court documents in state and federal court.
• Communicate with clients, court, counsel, and others.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigations.
• Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses.
• Draft and serve summons; coordinate and summarize depositions.
• Prepare trial binders and exhibits; file appellate documents.
• Perform administrative duties: calendar hearings, deadlines, and organize case files.
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes; organize exhibits and evidence.
• Aid attorneys with interrogatories and discovery requests; gather information from sources.
• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties; assist witness preparation.
• Assist with case settlements and other tasks as requested by attorney.

Connaissances

Bilingual English and Spanish

Excellent written and verbal

Attention to detail

Time management

Strong organization

Formation

Associate degree or certificate

Paralegal program completion

Outils

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Calendar management

Description du poste

We are seeking an experienced, detail-orientedLitigation Paralegal to join ourWest Palm Beach office. As a Litigation Paralegal you will work closely with our talented attorneys providing support before, during and after trials

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, legal memoranda
• E-file all court documents in state and federal court
• Communications with clients, court, counsel, and others
• Conduct legal research and factual investigation
• Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses
• Draft and server summons
• Coordinate and summarize depositions
• Prepare trial binders and exhibits
• Drafting pleadings, motions and appellate documents and filing them with the court
• Performing administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics)
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
• Aid attorney with interrogatories and other discovery requests
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
• Help witness’s preparation
• Help with case settlements
• Assisting with other tasks as requested by the attorney

Requirements

• Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred)
• Bilingual English and Spanish. (preferred)
• At least 2+ years of working experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)
• Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury related practice areas. (preferred)
• Must possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision
• Great written and communication skills, be proficient in calendar depositions, mediation, and hearings with attention to detail
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices, etc;
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Extensive computer and database expertise, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 35 wpm

Insurance Programs:

• Health and Life Insurance: Full-time employees become eligible for coverage in a group life and health insurance program after ninety (90) days of employment at a minimal cost
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance: Full-time employees are eligible for coverage under a group disability insurance program after ninety (90) days of employment
• After ninety (90) days of full-time employment, employees are eligible for coverage under a group dental insurance program

Supplemental Insurance:

• Full-time employees are eligible to purchase supplement additional insurance cover, (ex: short-term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, intensive care, universal life, and term life insurance) through payroll deductions

Qualified 401(k) Plan:

• American Funds: Iscoe Law Firm has a qualified 401(k) Plan through American Funds. Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the plan after six (6) months of employment