Remote Paralegal - Construction Defense (Florida)

Internal Revenue Service; West Palm Beach (FL); Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Florida seeks a talented Paralegal for its Construction Defense Practice Group. This role offers flexibility with remote work and a vibrant work environment, requiring candidates with a strong work ethic who can manage legal cases under attorney supervision. Responsibilities include legal research, document preparation, and management of court deadlines.

Benefits

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Mental Health Therapy

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Florida paralegal in litigation.
• In-depth knowledge of Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and court documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-claim investigations and legal research for attorneys.
• Prepare legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and discoveries.
• Manage court dockets and maintain organized electronic files.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Verbal communication

Case management

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe

NetDocuments

Job description

Derrevere Stevens Black & Cozad a prestigious law firm with offices in Florida, is currently seeking a talented Paralegal to join our Construction Defense Practice Group. This position offers the flexibility of remote work and promises a vibrant and enjoyable work environment. Our ideal candidate is someone who possesses a strong work ethic and knows how to proactively manage a case under attorney supervision from inception through trial.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research and initial case assessments for attorneys;
• Prepare legal documents to include pleadings, motions, discovery, proposed orders, case management orders etc.
• Manage court dockets and deadlines and compliance with same
• Document redaction and discovery production review
• Assist in locating, retaining and working with experts
• Performing all e-filing throughout Florida jurisdictions and compliance with various court and judicial procedures
• Preparation of med chrons
• Maintain and organize electronic file, including associating all email correspondence and documents to proper cases
• Assist in hearing, mediation, pre-depo, deposition, and trial prep

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years previous experience as a Florida paralegal in a litigation office setting;
• Must have an in-depth knowledge of motions, discovery, litigation documentation, court rules, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, etc.
• Must have prior experience in drafting legal documents including pleadings, motions, notices, proposed orders, and discovery
• Must be familiar with Florida court e-filing and e-service
• Must be proficient in legal research
• Must be competent and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of managing deadlines, and can take initiative on proactively moving a case from inception through pre-suit, litigation, trial and post-trial
• Must be proficient in following up on tasks and following procedures
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced evolving environment and be a team player
• Experience using NetDocuments is a plus
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, assignments and deadlines;

The DSB&C Difference:

• A strong and diverse culture and a true work-life balance
• Full range of benefits including PTO, Medical, Dental, Mental Health Therapy, and Vision insurance, and 401(k) plan with match.

Qualified applicants should include a resume with a cover letter that includes fun life facts and achievements. Salary is commensurate with experience.

All inquiries will remain confidential to protect those who are currently employed.

This is not just a job, but a chance to be a part of something bigger. If you have passion, inventiveness, and dedication to excellence, we would love to hear from you.