Paralegal

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

Company Description

Shaw Lewenz is a full-service boutique law firm that handles high-stakes litigation, sophisticated business transactions, and personal injury matters nationwide. From its flagship office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the firm represents clients across the United States and internationally. Recent matters have involved jurisdictions such as Florida, New York, Delaware, California, Arizona, North Carolina, Maryland, Georgia, Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan, as well as Israel, South America, China, and other global regions. Shaw Lewenz attorneys represent corporations, individuals, and groups in complex, consequential legal disputes and transactions. The firm offers a dynamic environment for legal professionals seeking challenging work and exposure to significant cases. It is recognized by Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, Florida Trend, and the Daily Business Review as a top firm in the country.

Role Description

The Paralegal will support attorneys with high-stakes commercial litigation in state and federal courts across the United Statwa. The role is an on-site role located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Day-to-day responsibilities include assuring proper tracking and reminders of, and compliance with deadlines, drafting and preparing legal documents, organizing case files, conducting legal and factual research, and assisting with discovery and document production.

The Paralegal will review, summarize, and manage large volumes of documents, maintain case calendars and deadlines, and help prepare materials for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.

The role also involves communicating with internal teams, clients, and third parties, coordinating filings in multiple jurisdictions, and ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures. This position requires strong attention to detail, proactive organization, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This position requires strong attention to detail, proactive organization, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law with experience supporting litigation, business transactions, or personal injury matters.
• Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation, including 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.
• Detail-oriented Document Review skills, including organizing, summarizing, and managing discovery materials and case files.
• Paralegal certificate or relevant degree preferred; prior law firm or in-house legal experience is beneficial.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple matters and deadlines.
• Proficiency with legal case management software and standard office productivity tools.
• Commitment to professional ethics, confidentiality, and high-quality work product.