Legal Staff Paralegal in Orlando, FL

Law Firm

Orlando, FL

Legal Staff Paralegal in Orlando, FL

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Junior Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
- Assist legal and administrative personnel within the Litigation Department with a wide variety of clerical, administrative, and litigation-related tasks.
- Provide crucial support to attorneys and staff handling complex litigation matters to ensure smooth case management and efficient workflow.
- Index and summarize client files, productions, and other electronically stored documents, and manage their delivery by downloading, troubleshooting, and organizing these materials.
- Prepare and draft routine correspondence, memoranda, and emails related to litigation cases.
- Assist with litigation-specific tasks, such as preparing discovery responses, organizing exhibits, and compiling case materials.
- Maintain and update physical and electronic case files, including pleadings, motions, and other court documents.
- Conduct basic document review, perform light legal research, and assist with e-discovery processes.
- Coordinate and schedule litigation calendars, including court appearances, depositions, and deadlines.
- Reserve conference rooms and prepare materials for litigation-related meetings and conferences.
- Assist with trial preparation, including creating trial binders, organizing evidence, and coordinating logistics.
- Perform additional duties as required, including providing support to other departments and law firm offices as needed.

Education and Experience Information:
- Two years of experience working in a professional organization.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent certification experience is preferred.

Skills & Competencies:
- Strong understanding of litigation processes and terminology, with the ability to support attorneys in managing case-related tasks.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor, and presentation.
- High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced litigation environment.
- Highly motivated, self-starter who can work well under minimal supervision and take a proactive approach in being team oriented.

Technology:
- Proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
- Familiarity with litigation support software, case management platforms, and e-discovery tools is a plus.
- Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly.

Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information.

Additional Information:
This position requires regular in-office presence for day-to-day operations, team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building. The role reports to the Managing Shareholder. The law firm is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.