Paralegal - Legal Assistant

1 week ago


Fort Lauderdale, United States Chapman Smith & Associates, PLC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Paralegal/Legal Assistant for Commercial Litigation, Real Estate, and Commercial Transactions

A full-time paralegal/legal assistant is needed to assist attorneys in Fort Lauderdale.

The paralegal/legal assistant will be responsible for performing a variety of duties to assist attorneys in all phases of litigation and transactional matters, including:

  • Prepare and file pleadings, briefs, and other documents through electronic filing systems in federal and state courts.
  • Perform citation reviews; proofread and edit pleadings; and communicate with court personnel for scheduling.
  • Organize case files and discovery; assist in the preparation of discovery requests and responses; review and organize discovery responses; process incoming and outgoing document production; prepare materials for depositions.
  • Assist with case development and research; communicate with clients and witnesses.
  • Prepare binders and other materials for conferences and hearings; assemble exhibits and trial documents; coordinate trial details with attorneys and any required vendors or office personnel.
  • Assist with commercial and corporate transactions and real estate closings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certification
  • Minium of 4 years of experience in the legal profession
  • Experience in electronic filing in Federal and State Courts
  • Experience performing research on Westlaw and other online legal databases required
  • Summation (or other document management) experience required

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High-level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe applications
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize and handle numerous projects in a timely and efficient manner
  • Fast and efficient learner

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

· Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Firm benefits include a retirement program.

Please send your resume to jobs@csmithassoc.com.



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