Paralegal

Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP's Miami Office is seeking a paralegal with 1-3 years of experience to support the attorneys in a litigation defense environment.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Word, Excel, Westlaw, and Pacer, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience as a paralegal in a mid-sized to large law firm.
• Experience billing time.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and to manage time effectively.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent proofreading skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word and Excel.
• Ability to perform electronic research using Westlaw and Pacer.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Must be willing to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Manage large case files including discovery documents, pleadings, motions, reports and correspondence files.
• Prepare documents for discovery in paper and electronic formats in response to opposing counsel requests.
• Review documents of incoming and outgoing discovery productions.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence.
• Prepare Indexes, Table of Contents, Table of Authorities, P&L analyses and historical comparisons in Excel.
• Conduct case research via Westlaw and Pacer, as well as FINRA arbitrator research.
• Draft opinions as required.
• Identify and organize exhibits.
• E-file with State and Federal courts.
• Work with vendors for electronic litigation support.
• Assist with trial preparation and trial presentation.
• Communicate with vendors and other third-party organizations on a regular basis.
• Special projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Proofreading

Time management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Westlaw

Pacer

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Westlaw

Pacer

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP’s Miami Office, is hiring for a paralegal with 1-3 years of experience. This position requires an experienced, well-organized and independent paralegal to provide support to the attorneys at the Miami Office of a national insurance defense firm.

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Manage large case files including discovery documents, pleadings, motions, reports and correspondence files.
• Prepare documents for discovery in paper and electronic formats in response to opposing counsel requests.
• Review documents of incoming and outgoing discovery productions.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence.
• Prepare Indexes, Table of Contents, Table of Authorities, P&L analyses and historical comparisons in Excel.
• Conduct case research via Westlaw and Pacer, as well as FINRA arbitrator research.
• Draft opinions as required.
• Identify and organize exhibits.
• E-file with State and Federal courts.
• Work with vendors for electronic litigation support.
• Assist with trial preparation and trial presentation.
• Communicate with vendors and other third-party organizations on a regular basis.
• Special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience as a paralegal in a mid-sized to large law firm. Experience in the insurance industry is preferable.
• Experience billing time.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and to manage time effectively.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent proofreading skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word and Excel.
• Ability to perform electronic research using Westlaw and Pacer.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Must be willing to work overtime when required.