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Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL | United States

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Job description

Plaintiffs Personal Injury Firm - Litigation Paralegal Assistant

Experienced in handling high value plaintiff litigation cases supporting Senior Paralegals and Attorneys through trial need only need apply.

Personal injury law firm in Fort Lauderdale, Florida has an immediate opening for a skilled, self-motivated Junior Paralegal. Must have great attention to detail in scheduling, calendaring, and docketing. Advanced computer skills are necessary. Must have strong bi-lingual (English/Spanish) communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide Litigation Paralegal support to senior paralegals and attorneys
Responsible for overseeing scheduling/calendaring/docketing of matters assigned to you to prepare the cases for trial with the senior paralegals and trial attorneys
Answer and direct phone calls (very light phone traffic)
Communicate with clients, counsel, courts in a professional articulate manner verbally and written
Trial Preparation and organization
Draft legal documents and correspondence
E-filing in state and Federal Court
Maintain and update all contact information of all parties related to matters
Monitor deadlines and prepare calendar reports for the office
Skills

Proven working experience as a Litigation Paralegal Assistant
Mastery level understanding of the rules of civil procedure, local rules, e-filing protocols, and the court system
Mastery level computer literacy
Mastery level working knowledge of case management software
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to multi-task responsibilities and work under pressure
Degree, diploma or, certification a plus - but not required
Experience:

Junior Paralegal: 4 years (Required)
Calendaring/Docketing: 4 years (Required)
COVID-19 considerations:

Must be fully vaccinated and boosted to work ion our team. Low customer contact in-person, but today to day work with vaccinated team members.

If you are a dedicated and detail-oriented professional looking to contribute to a dynamic law firm, we invite you to apply. To have your resume stand out, please include a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and skills and why you are interested in this opportunity. You are also requested to complete the Indeed skill assessments that will be sent to you.

Emails sent directly to the firm, phone calls, and in-person candidates will not be considered. No agencies please.

Thank you for your interest in our firm. We will be contacting those candidates who we believe may be a good fit for us.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Travel requirement:

No travel
Ability to Relocate:

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 41,000.00 52,400.00 Per Year

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