Litigation Paralegal

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal
Salary: Based on experience
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of law firm (paralegal) litigation experience preferred

Department: Legal
Location: Miami, FL

Law Firm Seeking Experienced Litigation Paralegal

- Competitive salary based on experience
- Full-time position in Miami, FL
- Opportunity to work with a team of 950+ attorneys nationally

Overview:
Jackson Lewis . is a leading law firm with over 60 years of experience in labor and employment law. Our team of 950+ attorneys located in major cities across the US are dedicated to providing our clients with proactive strategies and solutions to navigate the ever-changing landscape of workplace law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees can thrive and grow professionally.

Role and Responsibilities:
As a Litigation Paralegal in our Miami office, you will work closely with multiple attorneys to provide litigation support. Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

- Assisting with preparation of pleadings and discovery in federal and state court civil matters and arbitration proceedings
- Analyzing, reviewing and organizing privileged documents and data from materials produced during discovery
- Coordinating document production and responses to discovery questions
- Preparing deposition and record subpoenas, coordinating production of third-party records, and summarizing records
- Assisting with trial preparation, including management of trial exhibits and other trial-related tasks
- Preparing federal and state administration filings
- Cite-checking and shepardizing, as well as providing assistance with motion preparation
- Conducting research using tools such as Lexis and Pacer
- Drafting investigative reports and summarizing documents, such as witness interview summaries and deposition or medical record summaries
- Staying up-to-date on developments, procedures, and rules in the areas of law practiced by the office
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed

Skills and Requirements:
- High school degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of law firm (paralegal) litigation experience preferred
- Experience in labor and employment law preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, and other office tools, including document management platforms
- Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and work within deadlines
- Knowledge of state and court agency rules
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

At Jackson Lewis, we recognize that our differences make us stronger. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where all employees feel valued and supported. We believe in embracing diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. As such, we welcome and encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for employment with us.

In accordance with our culture of inclusivity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to the email address provided. Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Jackson Lewis . We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and more

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Written and verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational, project management, proficiency with Word, Excel, and other office tools, detail-oriented, ability to multi-task, knowledge of state and court agency rules

High school degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred

Send resume and cover letter with salary requirements via email to

Qualification and Experience High school degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred

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