Senior Litigation Paralegal – Trial-Ready (5+ yrs)

McCarter & English, LLP; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Firm-Paid life insurance

Disability benefits

Health insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid PTO & holidays

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

McCarter & English, LLP in Miami seeks a Litigation paralegal with 5+ years of experience, including trial exposure. The role supports attorneys in all phases of litigation, drafts and files documents, manages case files, e-filing, and calendar management.

Ideal candidate has strong organization, communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and legal software. The position offers a salary range of $60,000 to $85,000 annually, depending on experience, and will be processed through a

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and communication skills with a high-energy attitude.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook and other MS Office applications.
• Ability to interpret legal concepts and manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drafting documents and preparing filings.
• Filing documents via Lexis File & Serve; E-Filing.
• Organizing and maintaining electronic case files.
• Creating and maintaining checklists, calendars and timetables; coordinating distributions to team and outside counsel.
• Trial preparation and support.
• Drafting and filing various legal documents.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

MS Office

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Legal software

Time management

Education

ABA-approved program

Tools

Lexis File & Serve

Job description

McCarter & English, LLP in Miami seeks a Litigation paralegal with 5+ years of experience, including trial exposure. The role supports attorneys in all phases of litigation, drafts and files documents, manages case files, e-filing, and calendar management.

Ideal candidate has strong organization, communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and legal software. The position offers a salary range of $60,000 to $85,000 annually, depending on experience, and will be processed through a