Employment Law Litigation Paralegal

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Employment Law Litigation Paralegal at Fort Lauderdale Law Firm

The role of Employment Law Litigation Paralegal at our Fort Lauderdale law firm is a crucial one, working closely with a lead attorney to provide litigation support. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and a great working environment, and we are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented candidate to join our team. As part of our firm's mission to fight for consumer rights, we are dedicated to providing top-notch legal services to our clients.

Responsibilities of the Employment Law Litigation Paralegal include:

- Preparing legal documents such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, and complaints
- Organizing exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
- Interface with Administrative Agencies, including EEOC
- E-filing court documents in federal and state court
- Preparing discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses
- Drafting and serving summons
- Coordinating depositions
- Preparing deposition and hearing binders and exhibits
- Drafting pleadings, motions and appellate documents and filing them with the court
- Interfacing with clients to keep them updated on the status of their case and obtaining necessary documents for discovery
- Gathering relevant information from various sources
- Liaising between attorneys and internal/external third parties, including co-counsel, counsel for defendants, and the courts

Requirements for this position include:

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- At least 2+ years of experience working in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
- Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)
- General litigation experience, preferably in federal court
- Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays. At Morgan & Morgan, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

As an employer participating in E-Verify, we will provide your Form I-9 information to the federal government to confirm your authorization to work in the . If there is an issue with your work authorization, we will provide you with written instructions and an opportunity to resolve the issue with the Department of Homeland Security or Social Security Administration before taking any action against you. Please note that employers can only use E-Verify once a job offer has been accepted and the I-9 Form has been completed.

Join our dedicated team at Morgan & Morgan and make a difference in the fight for justice for the people.

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Medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, paid holidays

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Legal document preparation, organization, e-filing, discovery, deposition coordination, client communication, legal research, time management

Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to the contact person listed below.

Qualification and Experience Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred)

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