What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Preston J. Fields, P.A.?
Preston J. Fields, P.A. is a small civil litigation firm located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida which focuses its practice on matters involving wrongful death, personal injury, civil and commercial disputes, and real estate. It seeks a Litigation Paralegal for a full-time, in-office position to support a trial attorney. This is not a remote position.
Education and Experience:
- Must have an Associates of Arts Degree or a Paralegal Certification.
- Must have 3 years of civil litigation experience (Civil Litigation or Personal Injury).
Necessary Professional Skills:
- Computers, telephones, and other related office equipment.
- Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Case management and billing systems. Experience with Aderant Total Office (formerly Client Profiles) is a plus.
- State and federal court procedures.
- E-filing (state and federal courts).
- Scheduling (court appearances, depositions, and meetings with opposing counsels and parties).
- Calendaring (appointments and tracking deadlines and court appearances on the computer).
- Drafting (pleadings, motions, and discovery responses as well as general legal documents).
- Document review.
- Time entry.
- Client meetings and client preparation (for trial, depositions, or other proceedings).
- Prepare and organize case files, hearing folders, and other physical or electronic documents and evidence.
- Type accurately and quickly.
Necessary Personal Qualities:
- Work independently.
- Proficient in organizing and prioritizing tasks for assigned cases.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Planning and reporting skills.
- Multitasking and time-management skills.
- Customer service attitude.
- Follow-up skills.
- Maintain client confidentiality.
- Possess an unwavering attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Manage and organize legal case files, ensuring all documents are up-to-date and accessible.
- Conduct thorough legal research using Lexis-Nexis to support ongoing litigation.
- Assist attorney with document review and preparation for court proceedings, including personal injury cases.
- Maintain effective communication with clients and court personnel, demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills.
- Utilize Microsoft Office tools for drafting and formatting legal documents and presentations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $57,000.00 - $69,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Experience:
- Litigation Paralegal: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $57,000 - $69,000