Friedman Williams
Paralegal/Secretary Miami FL
Job ID: 16886
The Miami Office of this firm is looking for a skilled Litigation Paralegal/Secretary hybrid to join our team. The successful candidate will be able to provide assistance during all phases of the litigation process.
Responsibilities
• Summarizing cases and preparing reports for attorneys and clients
• Conducting research, investigating facts and informing attorneys
• Drafting, proofreading and preparing legal documents such as audits and pleadings
• Drafting case summaries and status for Lawyers and clients
• Preparing and filing documents with courts
• Organizing and archiving the documents related to completed and ongoing cases
• Tracking and updating case databases with status and pertinent case information
• Preparing court statements and forms
• Managing records, projects and calendars to make sure everything functions smoothly
• Indexing and updating pleadings and discovery binders
• Collecting, organizing and tracking documents
• Managing calendars and making travel arrangements for Lawyers
• Supporting legal research and communicating with vendors, experts, Lawyers, opposing counsel and other staff
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, briefs and appendices
• Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
• Redact information from documents
• Assist in trial preparation by preparing binders, indexing discovery, and preparing trial exhibits Specific
Requirements:
• Proven working experience as a litigation paralegal
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, etc.
• Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines
• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
• Extensive computer and database expertise (WestLaw, Lexis, CourtMap, Efiling, MS Excel and Word skills necessary) and typing.
Experience:
• Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Required)
• Litigation Paralegal: 3 years