Downtown FWB Law Firm seeking Experienced Paralegal

Fort Walton Beach, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/23/2024

Extremely busy law firm specializing in personal injury and criminal defense seeking an experienced litigation paralegal for immediate full time position.

Duties:
- Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, and post-trial activities
- Conduct legal research using Lexis-Nexis and other legal databases
- Draft and prepare legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs
- Maintain and organize case files and documents using document management systems
- Review and analyze documents for relevancy, privilege, and responsiveness
- Assist with deposition preparation, including organizing exhibits and preparing witness files
- Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel as needed
- Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing witness binders, and coordinating with expert witnesses

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate from an accredited program
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a litigation paralegal
- Strong administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize deadlines
- Experience with document management systems for organizing and maintaining case files
- Familiarity with document review software and contract management platforms
- Knowledge of legal administrative procedures and court rules
- Excellent interviewing skills to gather information from clients and witnesses
- Professional phone etiquette when communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
- Strong organizational skills to effectively manage case files, exhibits, and trial preparation materials
If you meet the qualifications above and are interested in joining our team as a Litigation Paralegal, please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift

Travel requirement:

  • No travel

Work Location: In person

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