Litigation Paralegal in Miami, Florida at Network Temp Inc

Our client is seeking a Litigation paralegal for their Miami office. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience, including trial experience.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting with drafting documents;
• Preparing and filing documents via Lexis File and Serve;
• E-Filing;
• Organizing and maintaining case files electronically;
• Creating and maintaining checklists, calendars and timetables for cases and effecting distributions to team members and outside counsel;
• Trial preparation and support;
• Drafting and filing various legal documents.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Excellent organizational and communication skills while displaying a positive, high-energy attitude;
• Proficient knowledge of internal software applications, such as word processing, internet searching skills, spreadsheets and databases and knowledge of MS office, specifically MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook;
• Ability to accurately interpret and understand legal concepts and procedures as they relate to the practice areas and the organizational and project management skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively and handle multiple deadlines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program is required;
• 5+ years of experience in an AMLAW 100 firm or premier litigation boutique.