What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.?
Job Details
Description
Becker has been included in the inaugural list of The Best Companies to Work for Among U.S. Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report for 2024. Come join our award-winning team!
Becker is a diverse, multi-practice, commercial law firm with international affiliates and offices in Florida, New York, New Jersey and Washington, DC. Becker prides itself on client focused services and a commitment to always exceeding our client's expectations. Since 1973, we have been focusing on building a culture that is collaborative, creative, and passionate about growth.
We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes some Employer-Paid benefits, Mental Health coverage, and even a 401k match! To fulfill our commitment to our employee’s health and safety, Becker has committees – such as the Wellness Committee and the Mental Health and Well-Being Committee – that ensures our employee’s individual health is always a priority.
We provide every incoming employee with individualized training to ensure that they are experts on Becker’s use of above-industry-standard software and in their role.
Duties/Responsibilities
Description
Becker has been included in the inaugural list of The Best Companies to Work for Among U.S. Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report for 2024. Come join our award-winning team!
Becker is a diverse, multi-practice, commercial law firm with international affiliates and offices in Florida, New York, New Jersey and Washington, DC. Becker prides itself on client focused services and a commitment to always exceeding our client's expectations. Since 1973, we have been focusing on building a culture that is collaborative, creative, and passionate about growth.
We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes some Employer-Paid benefits, Mental Health coverage, and even a 401k match! To fulfill our commitment to our employee’s health and safety, Becker has committees – such as the Wellness Committee and the Mental Health and Well-Being Committee – that ensures our employee’s individual health is always a priority.
We provide every incoming employee with individualized training to ensure that they are experts on Becker’s use of above-industry-standard software and in their role.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects and evidence collection.
- Drafts legal documents including motions, affidavits, and discovery.
- Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
- Perform all aspects of discovery including drafting and responding of discovery requests and subpoenas; compiling, organizing coding/indexing documents.
- Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, and other items.
- Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials, hearings, depositions, and mediations.
- On a case-specific basis, oversees the organization and maintenance of the case file and Case Management Spreadsheet delegating to and overseeing the tasks of department assistants and/or file clerks, as needed.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Ability to organize files and workflow.
- Must be available for overtime and travel, as needed.
- Paralegal Certificate/Degree OR five years of litigation paralegal experience.
- In-depth knowledge of Florida and U.S. District Court laws, court procedures, and electronic discovery.
- Experience with all stages of litigation, including intake, discovery, and trial.
- Experience coordinating trial/arbitration logistics, including negotiating for workspace, setting-up remote office space, and coordinating with clients and vendors.
- Experience maintaining processes to collect, store, and maintain paper and electronic case files.
- Experience with court and administrative agency filings, including electronic or e-filings.
- Experience using e-discovery databases and litigation support software for document production, witness files and deposition transcripts and exhibits.
