Paralegal - Junior

Paralegal - Junior

Well-known, well-respected regional law firm has an immediate need for (2) Junior Paralegals in their Miami office. Individuals will have the opportunity to work on sophisticated cases within the litigation group and assist a team of talented Attorneys and Paralegals. If you are a candidate with a Paralegal Degree or Certificate and looking for career advancement in a top law firm, look no further

JOB DUTIES

• Min 1+ years' experience in a law firm setting.
• Heavy mediation scheduling, telephone conferences, ZOOM meetings, adjournments, response dates.
• Daily E-filing and E-service in state court.
• Maintain calendar for assigned attorney.
• Case management: Importing documents into a document management system.
• Answer and direct telephone calls.
• Strong technical skills and excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Responsible for case management of active files, including reviewing documents for accuracy, scheduling, and docketing requests, and compiling documents to prepare analyses and electronic files.
• Performs additional duties as instructed and assigned.
• On-site and punctual attendance required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of court filing and scheduling procedures.
• This position requires keen attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and meet hard deadlines.
• Ability to work on multiple projects, prioritize workload and adjust to changing priorities as needed.
• Ability to deal effectively with external contacts, internal attorneys', co-workers, and is a team player.
• Proficient and experienced in data entry, filing, phone etiquette, and composition of simple business letters.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• State court electronic filing, knowledge of FileSite, a plus.
• 1+ plus years previous law firm experience in Litigation.
• Excellent written and verbal skills, business English spelling and grammar.
• Flexibility for overtime when needed.

Comprehensive benefits package offered with salary to commensurate with experience.

Inquiries are kept confidential.

Please respond with resume attached.