Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

A dynamic and rapidly growing personal injury and property damage law firm seeks a highly motivated and passionate Litigation Paralegal
to join our team in Orlando, FL.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Litigation Paralegal will work directly with our attorneys to assist them with ongoing cases and prepare them for trial if needed. In addition, they conduct fact-finding projects and are responsible for maintaining all case files.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform secretarial, clerical, and data entry duties

• Maintain attorney's calendar

• Schedule depositions, pre-depositions, meetings, meditations, hearings

• Document management using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe

• E-file legal documents in Florida's E-Portal System.

• Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, trials, and conferences.

• Draft legal court documents, such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, and subpoenas.

• Send out correspondence to parties/non-parties via email, regular mail, or certified mail.

• Communicate with clients.

• Set up Court Calls or Zoom for hearings.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

• Full-time, 8:00am to 5:00pm, M-F

• 2+ years of litigation experience required.

• Trial experience preferred.

• Experience e-filing in both state and federal courts preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to communicate with clients and co-workers effectively and efficiently.

• Possess excellent organization skills and be able to multitask and prioritize workload.

• Teamwork oriented.

FIRM BENEFITS

The Firm offers a competitive benefits package for our full-time employees and their families. Here is a summary of our benefits (the list is not all-inclusive):

• Competitive Wage based on experience

• Paid Time Off, Holiday, Bereavement, and Sick Time

• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Firm match

• Group Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

• Employer-Covered Supplemental Benefits

• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

• Annual Performance Reviews