Title : Litigation Paralegal

Location : 33431, Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Type : Full Time (ONSITE)

Summary/Objective:

The Paralegal plays a crucial role in supporting the Litigation practice group and boosting attorney efficiency by managing information and aiding in the delivery of legal services, including client interactions. This position demands a proactive attitude to ensure tasks are completed on time, exceptional organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to excel in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. The Paralegal will be expected to track and record their own billable time.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Handle general correspondence.

• File of both physical and electronic documents.

• Take client calls, connecting all incoming calls.

• Responsible for all aspects of client intake including collection of all pertinent information, file opening, engagement documents, etc.

• Schedule and coordinate meetings including videoconferences, and conference calls.

• Manage attorneys’ contacts, schedule, and calendar.

• Enter time for timekeeper and print reports as requested.

• Process expense reports and check requests.

• Track all billable and nonbillable time in 3E

• Find and retrieve information from files.

• Assist with follow up on AR collection.

• Assist attorneys in preparation for meetings.

• Prepare and finalize pleadings in accordance with applicable State and Federal rules for filing with court

• Assist with document retrieval, reviews, organization, and productions

• Maintain case pleadings, correspondence, and discovery

• Maintain and use document, transcript, and work product databases

• Prepare for depositions, i.e., prep. binders, exhibits, and all other discovery related tasks

• Work with supervising attorney to organize and prepare exhibit lists and/or privilege logs

• Coordinate work with outside document/litigation vendors, including adherence to strict deadlines

• Coordinate and assist with trial preparations, i.e., exhibits, witness binders, and demonstratives

• Provide organizational and legal support at trial, such as: assist with jury selection, presentation and maintenance of exhibits, and witness coordination.

• Assist with case docketing, including court and discovery deadlines

• Maintain confidentiality of client information

• Provide legal and non-legal administrative support to attorneys

• Other duties as assigned