Litigation Paralegal: Detail-Oriented Case Support (FL)

Shaw Lewenz; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Lewenz in Fort Lauderdale, FL, seeks a Paralegal for high-stakes commercial litigation support in state and federal courts nationwide. This on-site role requires tracking deadlines, drafting and preparing legal documents, organizing case files, conducting legal and factual research, and assisting with discovery and document production.

You will review and summarize large volumes of documents, maintain case calendars, help prepare materials for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials,

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in law with experience supporting litigation, business transactions, or personal injury matters.
• Proficiency in legal document preparation, drafting pleadings, motions, correspondence, and transactional documents.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with attorneys, clients, courts, and external stakeholders.
• Advanced research abilities, including legal research using online databases and factual investigation.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with high-stakes commercial litigation in state and federal courts.
• Track deadlines, reminders, and ensure compliance with deadlines; draft and prepare legal documents; organize case files.
• Review, summarize, and manage large volumes of documents; maintain case calendars and deadlines.
• Assist with discovery and document production; coordinate filings in multiple jurisdictions; ensure court rules compliance.

Skills

Litigation support

Document preparation

Legal research

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Education

Paralegal certificate

Relevant degree

Tools

Legal case management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shaw Lewenz in Fort Lauderdale, FL, seeks a Paralegal for high-stakes commercial litigation support in state and federal courts nationwide. This on-site role requires tracking deadlines, drafting and preparing legal documents, organizing case files, conducting legal and factual research, and assisting with discovery and document production.

You will review and summarize large volumes of documents, maintain case calendars, help prepare materials for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials,