Litigation Paralegal

Paralegal Job Description

Job Description:

Taylor Nelson PL is a multi-office, national transportation and logistics law firm with an immediate opening for a full-time Paralegal.  The Paralegal will assist attorney(s) by providing clerical and research support services including document preparation and review; assist with interviewing clients and witnesses; research, investigations, and fact checking; and trial preparation. We base every relationship, whether internal or external, on five core values: build relationships, strive for excellence, accountable flexibility, industry leadership and take responsibility and provide solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

•         Support litigation practice and specialty dispute practices

•         Know and maintain files

•         Work with attorneys to monitor and follow up with clients, keep work flowing forward

•         Delegate administrative tasks and calendaring to staff when possible

•         Willingness to understand the business of transportation and how to support our clients

•         Assist multiple attorneys with litigated, non-litigated, corporate, and administrative proceeding matters throughout the State of Florida and elsewhere.

•         Contribute to special projects and initiatives.

•         Assist with daily tasks and filings.

•         Create tasks and calendar notifications, with reminders, for appointments and court deadlines.

•         Keep document storage software organized and set an example for others. Take charge of organization at all levels.

•         Other duties as assigned.

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·        Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.

·        Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

·        Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

·        Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

·        Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·        Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

·        Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment. 

·        Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

·        At least 5-10 years’ experience in paralegal work

·        Associate degree in Paralegal Studies, Business, or related field preferred, Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred.

·        Paralegal certificate a plus.

·        Civil litigation experience required.

Pay

Start: $70,000

Benefits

-         Medical, dental, and vision insurance

-         Life Insurance

-         401K Benefits

-         Paid Time Off and Holidays

Teamwork, Building Your Profession, and Momentum

Do you want to be part of something that helps shape an industry, stretches your skill set, and gives you an opportunity to serve a growing industry while investing in your career? Are you ready to be a significant and valued contributor at one of the leading voices in a complex and tight-knit field of legal practice? Taylor Nelson offers a collegial, and dynamic working environment that empowers you to engage in professional and business development. 

We live by and constantly build up our core values:

-         Build Relationships: Investing in the long term with genuine support for clients and colleagues with pride in solutions.

-         Strive for Excellence: Innovative, creative, and entrepreneurial within a continuum of excellence.

-         Industry Leadership: Renown for leadership knowledge, quality, work ethic, and meaningful contributions to the communities in which we live and work.

-         Take Responsibility & Provide Solutions: Embrace reasoned risk and pro-actively communicate reliable solutions.

-         Accountable Flexibility: Honesty, mutual respect, integrity, teamwork, and ethical behavior in all our actions.

To learn more about us, check out our website at www.taylorlawpl.com. 

Taylor Nelson PL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Taylor Nelson PL was awarded the 2019 Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association and 2018 Best Places to Work Award, Small Business Category, by Careersource Polk. We pride ourselves in first class legal work, professional development, and a supportive culture in a boutique practice.