Paralegal

Jobot; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Dental and vision coverage

Annual bonus eligibility

Life insurance

Job summary

Jobot in South Florida seeks a detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling complex business litigation in state and federal court. You will manage calendars, filings, e-discovery tasks and coordinate hearings, depositions and case prep.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of Florida-paralegal experience, strong research, writing and organizational skills, and proficiency with Westlaw, Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat. Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal assistant and/or paralegal experience in Florida.
• Litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Florida state and federal court procedures.
• Experience with court e-filing systems.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology and litigation processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars and litigation deadlines
• Calendar state and federal court deadlines
• Prepare basic notices, filings and correspondence
• Proofread motions, pleadings, discovery, correspondence and other legal documents
• Prepare and submit state and federal court e-filings
• Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations and meetings
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel and outside vendors
• Coordinate with court reporters, process servers and e-discovery providers
• Conduct basic legal and internet research
• Pull and organize case law using Westlaw
• Maintain accurate physical and electronic case files
• Assist attorneys with case preparation and administrative needs
• Handle confidential and sensitive client information with discretion
• Manage multiple priorities while meeting critical deadlines

Skills

Litigation experience

Florida practice

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Paralegal + Complex Litigation + Federal & State Court Cases + $$$ + Benefits

Salary: $55,000 - $85,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a well-established South Florida business litigation boutique representing public and private companies, private equity groups, closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals in complex, high-stakes disputes.

Our attorneys handle sophisticated matters involving business and corporate disputes, M&A litigation, business torts, executive compensation, restrictive covenants, class actions and other complex commercial matters.

The firm combines the sophisticated work and caliber of larger firms with the responsiveness, collaboration and personal attention of a boutique environment.

Why join us?

• Sophisticated litigation: Work alongside attorneys handling complex business and commercial disputes.
• Meaningful attorney support: Play an important role in keeping high-stakes matters organized and moving forward.
• Boutique environment: Enjoy the resources and caliber of sophisticated litigation work without the feel of a massive law firm.
• Collaborative team: Work closely with attorneys and other legal professionals in a team-oriented environment.
• Competitive compensation: Above-market compensation based on experience, plus a strong benefits package.
• Strong benefits: Employer-paid PPO medical and life insurance, 401(k) match, PTO, paid holidays, dental and vision coverage, and annual bonus eligibility.

Job Details

A well-established South Florida business litigation boutique is seeking a detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling sophisticated and high-stakes business litigation matters.

The ideal candidate has experience supporting attorneys in state and federal court litigation and is comfortable managing deadlines, coordinating case activity and handling the day-to-day needs of a busy litigation practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars and litigation deadlines
• Calendar state and federal court deadlines
• Prepare basic notices, filings and correspondence
• Proofread motions, pleadings, discovery, correspondence and other legal documents
• Prepare and submit state and federal court e-filings
• Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations and meetings
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel and outside vendors
• Coordinate with court reporters, process servers and e-discovery providers
• Conduct basic legal and internet research
• Pull and organize case law using Westlaw
• Maintain accurate physical and electronic case files
• Assist attorneys with case preparation and administrative needs
• Handle confidential and sensitive client information with discretion
• Manage multiple priorities while meeting critical deadlines

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal assistant and/or paralegal experience in Florida
• Litigation experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Florida state and federal court procedures
• Experience with court e-filing systems
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology and litigation processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and work independently
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive, above-market compensation based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, paid holidays and potential annual bonus eligibility.

Equal Opportunity

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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