Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

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* Job Title:
** Litigation Paralegal

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* Department:
** Litigation

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* Location:
** Pompano Beach, FL

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* FLSA Status:
** Non-exempt

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* Job Summary
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A litigation paralegal provides comprehensive support to attorneys throughout every stage of legal proceedings by performing legal research, organizing case documentation, and preparing judicial filings.

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* Key Responsibilities
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  * Document Drafting:
  ** Composing complaints, summonses, and pleadings for proceedings in Florida State Court.
• ** E-Service of Documents:
  ** Electronic filing and service of complaints, summonses, and pleadings.
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  * Administrative Practice and Procedure:
  ** Managing matters before the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, specifically the Division of Florida Condominium, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes.
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  * Case Management:
  ** Coordinating and confirming hearings, depositions, mediations, trials, and meetings. Maintaining comprehensive daily, weekly, and monthly calendars and task management systems for multiple attorneys.
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  * Correspondence Preparation:
  ** Drafting professional written communications.
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  * Discovery Management:
  ** Overseeing extensive document management and control processes. Organizing and maintaining litigation files.
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  * Trial Preparation:
  ** Supporting attorneys in preparing for hearings and trial proceedings.
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  * Communication:
  ** Engaging professionally and courteously with court personnel, clients, property managers, and opposing legal counsel.

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* Qualifications
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  * Education:
  ** Associate degree or Paralegal certificate.
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  * Experience:
  ** 3-5 years of Civil Litigation experience.
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  * Organization:
  ** Demonstrated capacity for meticulous attention to detail and concurrent management of multiple cases and time-sensitive deliverables.
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  * Technical Proficiency:
  ** Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Word Perfect applications. Familiarity with legal case management systems.
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  * Communication:
  ** Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities for client interactions and legal document preparation.
• Capacity to work collaboratively in a team-based environment. Demonstrating strong teamwork, reliability, and a positive demeanor are critical requirements.
• Background with Pacer, Federal, and Appellate court systems is advantageous, though not required.
• Community Association background is advantageous, though not mandatory.

Join our team as a Litigation Paralegal if you’re eager to leverage your legal support experience in a collaborative environment that values precision and proactive problem-solving!