Litigation / Docketing Paralegal

Ascension Global Staffing and Executive Search is seeking a Paralegal for our client's Coral Gables office. Do you have attention to detail and love litigation? If so, this is the position for you. Our client, a Coral Gables AV-rated law firm is seeking a litigation paralegal or assistant with 5+ years of litigation experience to join their firm as a docketing paralegal. The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities:

• Docket incoming correspondence and court filings
• Maintain litigation database and docketing appointments for all litigation attorneys
• Provide monthly docketing/deadline reports to attorneys and their assistants
• Follow-up on completion of critical deadlines with attorneys
• Escalate attention to critical deadlines and report to managing shareholder when appropriate
• Keep abreast of changes in Florida and Federal Statutes and Administrative Court Orders

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years' experience within a law firm environment; docketing experience
• Must have advanced knowledge of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, Miami-Dade County Complex Litigation Division Rules and Florida Rules of Judicial Administration
• Must have experience with Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, CM/ECF & PACER and be proficient in Excel; PerfectLaw software experience is a plus
• Strong written and communication skills
• Ability to handle high daily volume and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Critical thinking and analytical skills

Equal opportunity employer