Litigation Paralegal

3 days ago

West Palm Beach, United States Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAscension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.

Our top Am Law 100 client, a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Paralegal available in their Miami office, located in West Palm Beach. They offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.


Position Summary:

The Litigation Paralegal will provide organizational and practice specific assistance to attorneys in the Litigation Department in preparing cases from onset through post trial, including related research and analysis.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assists attorneys in in all stages of litigation cases from onset through post-trial

  • Oversees organization, maintenance and appropriate utilization of documents and other case-related materials, including maintenance of client-presentable and efficient work areas and case rooms

  • Assists and manages with the discovery process, prepares for depositions, propounds and responds to written discovery and prepares for expert discovery

  • Oversees and conducts document reviews and document productions; prepares documentation regarding criteria changes; tracks and reports on review progress and results

  • Performs analytical tasks, prepares witness interview memoranda, reviews and summarizes documents, deposition, court transcripts and creating and using substantive coding tools

  • Assists with basic legal research, including locating cases, statutes and regulatory materials; conduct fact research on internet and private search engines, such as Westlaw and Lexis

  • Assists with law and motion practice, assembles motion papers and exhibits, coordinates filings of pleadings and briefs and ensuring proper service

  • Drafts common pleadings, motions, notices and other court filings

  • Familiar with federal and state rules of procedure and evidence for document format, content, filing, etc. and ensures compliance with rules

  • Performs and oversees both simple and complex authority and fact cite-checking; confirms case quotes, proofreads briefs and other legal documents

  • Assists and manages trial preparations, creates trial notebooks, identifies and organizes exhibits, coordinates witness schedules, maintains trial calendars and communicates effectively with opposing counsel and courtroom staff

  • Assists in preparation of post-trial filings including briefing, motions for costs and sanctions, etc. and organize the case for appeal if necessary

  • Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records on a daily basis

  • Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills & Competencies:

  • Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff

  • Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability, outstanding organizational skills and ability to learn new technology

  • Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision

  • Skilled at drafting clear and concise memoranda, detailed fact summaries, pleadings and other documents

  • Flexibility and ability to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands

  • Position periodically requires off-site work at a war room or the courthouse when the case goes to trial

  • Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines

  • Flexibility to work overtime as needed

Qualifications & Prior Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and Paralegal Certification preferred; equivalent experience considered

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal within a law firm with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues within the Litigation practice area

  • Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly

  • Trial experience, including exhibit preparation, witness preparation and management, knowledge of subpoena preparation, experience working with judicial assistants and trial presentation vendors, experience assisting attorneys in the courtroom

  • Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, as well as document management

  • Proficiency with E-filing and litigation support applications such as Relativity, Opus 2 and Adobe Acrobat

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