What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Lowndes?
Lowndes is seeking an experienced "go-to" litigation paralegal. Candidates must have experience in complex commercial litigation, including preparing and drafting legal documents like agreements and pleadings. Knowledge of pertinent Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, federal and state court filing requirements, and county and state administrative agencies is essential. The candidate must have demonstrated knowledge in legal and public records research, deposition and motion practice, appellate procedures, strong writing and grammar skills, and be an out-of-the-box problem-solver. Candidates should have a professional demeanor, excellent communication and computer skills, be proactive and ready to jump into a dynamic practice group. Experience with software like Trial Director, Logikcull, Relativity, and similar eDiscovery and trial products is strongly preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Prepare and organize pleadings, affidavits, resolutions, motions, exhibits, applications and other legal documents as necessary to suit requirements of cases or projects assigned.
2. Perform detailed legal research with WESTLAW. Assist attorney in Shepherdizing cases as required.
3. Perform public records searches for litigation matters.
4. Identify and track legal documents pertaining to assigned matters or projects, determine requirements of legal process, review for completeness, accuracy and proper execution and track progress through all required phases.
5. Assist attorneys at depositions and in preparation for attendance at trial.
6. Perform legal support assignments and assist with projects as directed. Review reports and provide analysis for attorney as requested. Obtain, analyze, summarize, accumulate or deliver confidential data as required.
7. May maintain ongoing contact with client, under supervision, to communicate information, obtain data or resolve issues.
8. Assist in the discovery process, including uploading and culling documents, preparing batches of documents for document review, and preparing document production and privilege logs.
9. Maintain time log for billing purposes. Paralegals are expected to bill at least 1,450 hours annually.
