Senior Litigation Paralegal

1 week ago

Fort Lauderdale, United States Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. Full time

Becker has been included in the inaugural list of The Best Companies to Work for Among U.S. Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report for 2024.Come join our award-winning team

Becker is a diverse, multi-practice, commercial law firm with international affiliates and offices in Florida, New York, New Jersey and Washington, DC. Becker prides itself on client focused services and a commitment to always exceeding our client's expectations. Since 1973, we have been focusing on building a culture that is collaborative, creative, and passionate about growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes some Employer-Paid benefits, Mental Health coverage, and even a 401k match To fulfill our commitment to our employee's health and safety, Becker has committees - such as the Wellness Committee and the Mental Health and Well-Being Committee - that ensures our employee's individual health is always a priority.

We provide every incoming employee with individualized training to ensure that they are experts on Becker's use of above-industry-standard software and in their role.

POSITION SUMMARY: The litigation paralegal collects, analyzes, organizes and maintains factual information and documents, both electronic and hard copies, in accordance with correct legal practice and procedure.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects and evidence collection.
  • Drafts legal documents including motions, affidavits, and discovery.
  • Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
  • Perform all aspects of discovery including drafting and responding of discovery requests and subpoenas; compiling, organizing coding/indexing documents.
  • Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, and other items.
  • Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials, hearings, depositions, and mediations.
  • On a case-specific basis, oversees the organization and maintenance of the case file and Case Management Spreadsheet delegating to and overseeing the tasks of department assistants and/or file clerks, as needed.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
  • 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.
  • Ability to organize files and workflow.
  • Must be available for overtime and travel, as needed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Paralegal Certificate/Degree OR five years of litigation paralegal experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of Florida and U.S. District Court laws, court procedures, and electronic discovery.
  • Experience with all stages of litigation, including intake, discovery, and trial.
  • Experience coordinating trial/arbitration logistics, including negotiating for workspace, setting-up remote office space, and coordinating with clients and vendors.
  • Experience maintaining processes to collect, store, and maintain paper and electronic case files.
  • Experience with court and administrative agency filings, including electronic or e-filings.
  • Experience using e-discovery databases and litigation support software for document production, witness files and deposition transcripts and exhibits.
  • Relevant experience within a large law firm is strongly preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATION

Member of appropriate professional organizations (Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc., National Association of Legal Assistants and Legal Assistant Management Association). Florida Registered Paralegal.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Becker Poliakoff is committed to diversity in the workplace. Workplace diversity refers to the protection, respect and inclusion of all of the attributes that each employee contributes to the workplace. We strive for a workplace that welcomes and respects all employees regardless of any protected class status, including, but not limited to, race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, age, ancestry, and disability. We also acknowledge the other ways in which people are different, such as educational level, life experience, work experience, socio-economic background, and personality and recognize the value of these individual differences.

We are wholly committed to creating hiring practices and a work environment that values and utilizes the contributions of people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

As such, it is the policy of Becker and Poliakoff to recruit, employ, train, develop, and promote employees on the basis of individual qualifications, competence, and merit. We believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and do not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law. It is our goal to fully comply with the letter of the law, as well as its spirit and intent.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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