Litigation Paralegal

Job Summary:

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit is growing! A well-established and leading law firm specializing in homeowner, condominium, and community association law is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for our Boca Raton, FL office. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including both billable hour and administrative tasks, but will be primarily responsible for communicating status updates to clients. Business hours for this non-exempt position are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The starting hourly rate for this role is $24.04, contingent upon level of experience. KSN offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, basic life/AD & D coverage, voluntary life insurance, critical illness, accident, hospital, and a retirement plan for those who are eligible.

This role is initially an in-office position, with the potential to transition to a hybrid type schedule. The work schedule will be confirmed with the department manager at the time of hire.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide monthly status updates to clients regarding active litigation files.
• Case Management

-   Open/close litigation files.

-   Update Litigation Management Software, including docketing, entering notes, orders, and status reports.

• Document Preparation

-   Prepare initial documents, including Summons, Motions, and initial letter to client.

-   Prepare routine motions, such as motions for extension, vacate, for special process server/alt service.

-   Prepare Notice of Deposition forms and similar documents.

• Service of Process; preparation of summonses/alias summonses.

-   File Affidavits of Service with the Courts.

-   Motions for Special Process Server/Appointment of SPS.

-   Arrange for Service and monitoring service.

-   Communicate with clients regarding status.

• Preparation of Petitions/Affidavits of Attorney Fees and Costs.
• Handle routine communications with client, attorneys, and vendors.
• E-File new lawsuits, motions, and other pleadings.

• Schedule court reporters.
• Preparation of administrative requests/Subpoenas for Litigators.
• Assist in all aspects of discovery and trial preparation in various jurisdictions.

-   Organize and maintain case files.

-   Handle legal filings, including online filings.

-   Draft routine pleadings.

-   Assist in preparation of large document productions.

-   Gather, prepare, and summarize relevant case materials for attorney review.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years as a litigation paralegal and/or 3 years practical experience, required.
• Paralegal certification preferred, but not required.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with challenging tasks and daily deadlines.
• Experience in community association law preferred, but not required.
• Familiarity with online calendaring and docketing systems.
• Strong computer skills are required, specifically in all Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with LexisNexis and Summation programs a plus.

Technical Skills: Experience with any system listed below is preferred, but not required.

·         Document Management Systems - iManage

·         Billing Systems - Juris Suite

·         Docketing Systems - Vision

·         Adobe Acrobat

To be considered for this position, you MUST apply at:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/2684062/Paralegal