Legal Staff Paralegal in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Fort Lauderdale, FL

Legal Staff Paralegal in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Litigation Legal Assistant/Junior Paralegal The candidate will provide paralegal support to attorneys. Responsible for overseeing scheduling/calendaring/docketing of matters assigned to you to prepare the cases for trial with the trial attorney. Answer and direct phone calls (very light phone traffic). Communicate with clients, counsel, and courts in a professional articulate manner verbally and written. Trial Preparation and organization. Draft legal documents and correspondence. E-filing in state and federal courts. Maintain and update all contact information of all parties related to matters. Monitor deadlines and prepare calendar reports for the office. Should preferably have a Associate degree, Degree, diploma or, certification. Should have 5+ years of MS Office. Should preferably have 2+ years of Legal Assistant experience. Proven working experience as plaintiff's personal injury paralegal. Mastery level understanding of the rules of civil procedure, local rules, e-filing protocols, and the court system. Mastery level experience in day-to-day operations of a legal office. Mastery level computer literacy. Mastery level working knowledge of case management software. Must have excellent organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task responsibilities and work under pressure.