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Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Full TimeDirect Hire
Fort Lauderdale, FL
TempExperts is seeking a well-versed Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant for a Direct Hire Opportunity in the Fort Lauderdale Area.
Our client is a defense firm, they are seeking a competent and self-motivated paralegal with experience in Construction Defect, General Liability, Auto, Premises, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death matters.
Applicant must be able to:
- Manage case from litigation intake through settlement or verdict.
- Prepare correspondence and legal documents including summonses, pleadings, notices, motions, and subpoenas under attorney supervision.
- Prepare and respond to pleadings such as complaint, discovery request, and motions.
- Prepare discovery request such as Interrogatories, Request for Admissions and Request for Production under attorney supervision.
- Assist with trial preparation: manage trial exhibits, prepare trial notebooks, maintain expert binders, perform jury research, and communicate with experts and fact witnesses.
- Conduct Legal Research.
- Maintain and monitor the legal compliance of case matters such as depositions, mediation, hearing, and trial deadlines by maintaining the accuracy of the attorney’s calendar.
- Serve as liaison between clients, opposing counsel, retained experts, vendors and witnesses.
- Familiarity with billing is a plus.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
- 1-3 years of litigation experience required.
- Comfort and efficiency with supporting multiple attorneys is required.
***Salary will be determined by experience. ***
TempExperts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $49,100 - $62,200
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