Senior Paralegal — Complex Litigation & Mentoring Lead

Keller Postman; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 75,768 - 96,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end discretionary bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

A leading law firm in Coral Gables, Florida, seeks a Senior Paralegal to support complex litigation as a plaintiff's advocate. Responsibilities include managing tasks for legal staff, conducting legal research, and organizing case files. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of Paralegal experience and strong familiarity with litigation practices and tools. The compensation ranges from $55 to $70 per hour, plus benefits and a bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of Paralegal experience required.
• Minimum 3 years of litigation experience preferred.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Experience mentoring junior legal staff.
• Experience using CM/ECF and Westlaw.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assign tasks to support staff.
• Assist with training and development for legal staff.
• Manage litigation phases and pretrial documents.
• Conduct legal and factual research for attorneys.
• Maintain case files and organizational systems.
• Communicate with courts, clients, and vendors.

Skills

Litigation motion practice

Bluebook citation formatting

Excellent organizational skills

Coaching and training abilities

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Excellent communication skills

Time-management skills

Understanding of federal and state jurisdictions

Confidentiality and discretion

Multi-tasking abilities

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree

ABA-approved Paralegal certificate

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Word

CM/ECF

PACER

Docket Bird

NetDocuments

Job description

A leading law firm in Coral Gables, Florida, seeks a Senior Paralegal to support complex litigation as a plaintiff's advocate. Responsibilities include managing tasks for legal staff, conducting legal research, and organizing case files. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of Paralegal experience and strong familiarity with litigation practices and tools. The compensation ranges from $55 to $70 per hour, plus benefits and a bonus.