Paralegal, Civil Defense Litigation (Miami)
Overview
Own full-cycle case support for a Miami defense litigation practice, managing calendars, e-filings, and discovery across personal injury, employment, and insurance defense cases. You will partner with attorneys and trial teams on high-stakes civil litigation, from initial pleadings through mediation and trial preparation. This role puts Clio document management and Microsoft 365 tools at the center of your daily workflow, with hybrid flexibility and direct mentorship from senior litigators. If you thrive on accuracy and proactive case management, this is a chance to grow within a national AV-rated firm.
What You'll Do10
- 1Maintain attorney calendars, track hearings, deadlines, and case progress using Clio and Microsoft Outlook.
- 2E-file documents in state and federal court, ensuring compliance with local rules and deadlines.
- 3Draft basic pleadings, including EOAs, notices, motions, and discovery under attorney supervision.
- 4Prepare and organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices for trials and mediations.
- 5Act as liaison between trial teams and external parties like experts and vendors, coordinating information exchange.
- 6Draft and respond to discovery requests, including interrogatories and production requests.
- 7Assist with mediation and trial preparation, preparing binders, exhibits, and witness materials.
- 8Support attorneys with administrative tasks: managing case files, scheduling, and coordinating logistics.
- 9Interface with court personnel, opposing counsel, and clients, ensuring professional communication.
- 10Prepare responses to discovery and other legal correspondence as needed.
Requirements10
- 13+ years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in personal injury, employment, or insurance defense.
- 2Experience with calendaring, docketing, and court filings in state and federal courts.
- 3Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat; experience with Clio a plus.
- 4Associate or Bachelor's degree a plus; Certified Paralegal or Registered Paralegal strongly preferred.
- 5Ability to type and operate standard office equipment.
- 6Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- 7Excellent written and verbal communication, interacting professionally with clients, courts, and counsel.
- 8Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in drafting and proofreading legal documents.
- 9Self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively.
- 10Willingness to undertake additional tasks as requested by attorneys.
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