A full service law firm with office across Florida is seeking a Commercial Litigation Paralegal for their Fort Lauderdale team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare deposition, trial and record subpoenas according to state and federal regulations; coordinate production of third-party records and summarize records.
Analyze, review and organize documents and data from materials produced by clients and during discovery; and prepare/coordinate document production.
Prepare notebooks, binders, etc. as needed.
Assist with drafting and preparation of pleadings, motions, submissions and discovery requests and responses in federal and state court matters, including arbitration/mediation proceedings.
Conduct research and background checks utilizing Lexis, Pacer, Accurint, Secretary of State and social media.
Maintain litigation calendar for the assigned attorneys and keep attorneys and staff aware of deadlines, conferences, etc.
Ability to work extra hours as needed.
Skills and Educational Requirements:
Florida Bar Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor's degree.
Minimum of 5+ years' experience as a Litigation Paralegal.
Knowledge of Federal and Florida Courts.
Experience in document management system.
Experience with eDiscovery and document review platforms.
Proficiency in Windows environment.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.
Reliability, teamwork, professionalism, ability to multi-task and attention to detail are essential.
Excellent written and oral skills.
Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .
