Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Orlando, FL law firm looking for a full-time paralegal with experience in commercial litigation. This position is a unique opportunity to join a firm that prioritizes the clients, colleagues, and community.

The firm enjoys a highly collaborative culture in a familiar environment where individual contributions are recognized and valued. Clients have local, national, and international interests, and the work we do is interesting and important. If you are a service-minded professional with intellectual curiosity and excellent work ethic, this may be the right fit for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Electronically file in state and federal courts
• Prepare initial drafts of pleadings, motions, notices, correspondence, etc.
• Coordinate, set, and prepare for hearings, mediations, depositions, and/or meetings
• Participate in the discovery process including drafting responses and requests for attorney’s review, compiling and reviewing document production
• Preparing and issuing subpoenas to witnesses
• Communicate verbally and in writing with clients, opposing counsel, paralegals, judicial assistants, witnesses, etc.
• Proofread all documents and check for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammatical errors
• Monitor all deadlines and maintain attorney’s calendar
• Organize and maintain client files, follow up on pending matters
• Input billing for daily activity

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department environment
• Minimum two-year degree in paralegal studies, Florida Registered Paralegal or NALA (National Association of Legal Assistants) certification; alternatively, at least 7 years of demonstrative commensurate experience working as a litigation paralegal
• Experience in commercial litigation is highly preferred, but any litigation experience will be considered.
• Proficiency with Word and 50 WPM typing required
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and a team player who takes ownership
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required

Compensation

$50,000-$60,000 based on experience and expertise

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Full range of benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance
• Simple IRA
• Generous paid time off
• Free parking

About the firm:

They were founded with a desire to help solve the most complex legal problems in a boutique legal environment. They counsel clients, strategize for clients, and, if necessary, fight for clients.

Clients trust this team to help them assess their disputes, to represent them in litigation and at

trial, and to provide clear advice and good judgment when the complexities of their case are

overwhelming.

Vision and Values

• To bring Central Florida's toughest cases to a close, with a win.
• We don’t stop until we get the right answers.
• We will always fight for the client.
• We are an old school fiduciary – only use us if you need us.
• We are always candid and exercise judgment for clients