What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Greenberg Traurig Amsterdam?
Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work in an innovative and collaborative environment.
Join our Litigation Department as a Paralegal in our Miami office.
We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a proactive approach, you will play a critical role in case management and trial preparation. Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. If you demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.
This role is in-office, with the possibility of occasional remote work based on department needs. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building. Flexibility to work overtime as needed is required.
Position Summary
The Paralegal supports attorneys in handling complex litigation matters in Florida state and federal courts. This role requires experience in digital litigation management, with trial experience preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Skills & Competencies
Join our Litigation Department as a Paralegal in our Miami office.
We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a proactive approach, you will play a critical role in case management and trial preparation. Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. If you demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.
This role is in-office, with the possibility of occasional remote work based on department needs. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building. Flexibility to work overtime as needed is required.
Position Summary
The Paralegal supports attorneys in handling complex litigation matters in Florida state and federal courts. This role requires experience in digital litigation management, with trial experience preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists attorneys in preparing for depositions, motions, hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials.
- Drafts legal documents, including motions, discovery responses, and subpoenas, in compliance with local, state, and federal rules.
- Conducts eDiscovery tasks, including document review for privilege and work product, preparation of privilege logs, and document summaries.
- Performs trial-related tasks, such as exhibit preparation, exhibit lists, deposition designations, witness coordination, and war room setup.
- Conducts factual research to identify relevant testimony, locates potential witnesses, and supports case strategy.
- Organizes and manages case documents in compliance with firm standards.
- Utilizes litigation support applications, including Relativity and Opus 2.
- Works closely with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative professionals to ensure seamless case management.
Skills & Competencies
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent client service skills and professional demeanor.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Paralegal certification preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience as a litigation paralegal in a mid-to-large law firm.
- Experience with eDiscovery required.
- Proficiency in Relativity, Windows 10, Microsoft Office 365, and Adobe Pro required.
- Experience with iManage or Filesite is a plus.
