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Legal Staff Paralegal in Plantation, FL

Siegfried, Rivera, Hyman, Lerner, De La Torre, Mars & Sobel, PA May 16,2017 Location Plantation FL
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Legal Staff

Litigation

ERISA/Executive Compensation - Litigation

Litigation - Appellate

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Litigation - Workers Compensation

Min 5 yrs required

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Litigation Legal Assistant and Office Admin The candidate: Performs e-Filing in Circuit, Appellate courts, and Federal courts in Florida. Prepares and assembles documentation for depositions. Maintains complex litigation cases with multiple parties. Prepares hearing binders utilizing the electronic features in Word for the table of contents and table of authorities, and assembles relevant motions, responses, affidavits and other evidence, and case law. Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney. Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with internal/external contacts involved in the case; scheduling depositions; preparing cover letters and notices of deposition; preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas; drafting complaints; preparing and filing discovery requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports. Keeps clients informed by assisting attorney in maintaining contact, and communicating case progress. Supports case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences; preparing pleadings; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses; organizing materials for team case review. Performs weekly inventory of office and kitchen supplies; places orders as necessary. Organizes and maintains all supplies in supply room. Manages maintenance of all office copiers and printers. Serves as the back-up Receptionist for daily lunch break, evening coverage 4:30-5pm, and vacation and sick time off. Prepares conference rooms for meetings; including catering, supplies, and coordinating with the IT department for any IT needs. Distributes incoming and outgoing mail; prepares any overnight FedEx deliveries. Must have 5+ years of litigation experience. Must be super organized and proficient in docketing, scheduling, digital document management, and electronic court filing.

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