Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Miami, FL

Summary

The Miami office of an AmLaw 100 law firm is seeking experienced applicants for a paralegal opening.  The ideal candidate will have a 2 or 4-year degree and a paralegal certificate; however, work experience may be substituted for education.  Mid-size to large law firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform full range of paralegal tasks from case inception through case closure.
• Maintain and monitor court deadlines for assigned cases and take ownership of case calendars.
• Electronically file documents with the Court through the ECF system under the supervision of an attorney.
• Performs basic legal and factual research.
• Prepare case summaries and timelines.
• Prepare drafts of pleadings, notices, and motions.
• Prepare deposition notices; organize, maintain and prepare deposition materials, exhibits and summaries.
• Track and manage discovery, including document productions.
• Participate in case strategy meetings.
• Handle routine calls and correspondence to courts, outside attorneys, and clients.
• Ensure expertise in technology relevant to the position; proactively use most current technology to further teamwork, client service, and efficiency.

Requirements

• Fluency in Spanish (written and spoken).
• Ability to conduct research using various research tools, including the Internet, Westlaw, and Courtlink.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership over projects and responsibilities and resolving issues proactively.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to assess information, anticipate issues and outcomes, and make effective decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple requests, assess priorities, and achieve solutions under deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.