Sanford Barrows Group
Litigation Paralegal
Sanford Barrows Group, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
PARALEGAL - COMMERCIAL LITIGATION FORT LAUDERDALE/DOWNTOWN LOCATION SALARY 80 - 100K DOE Top and well-known Florida law firm, with several offices has an immediate need for a talented Paralegal with a strong background in sophisticated commercial litigation cases. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and be a team player. Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare deposition, trial and record subpoenas according to state and federal regulations; coordinate production of third-party records and summarize records. Analyze, review and organize documents and data from materials produced by clients and during discovery; and prepare/coordinate document production. Prepare notebooks, binders, etc. as needed. Assist with drafting and preparation of pleadings, motions, submissions and discovery requests and responses in federal and state court matters, including arbitration/mediation proceedings. Conduct research and background checks utilizing Lexis, Pacer, Accurint, Secretary of State and social media. Maintain litigation calendar for the assigned attorneys and keep attorneys and staff aware of deadlines, conferences, etc. Ability to work extra hours as needed. Skills and Educational Requirements: Florida Bar Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s degree. Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Litigation Paralegal. Knowledge of Federal and Florida Courts. Experience in document management system. Experience with eDiscovery and document review platforms. Proficiency in Windows environment. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills. Reliability, teamwork, professionalism, ability to multi-task and attention to detail are essential. Excellent written and oral skills. All inquiries are confidential. Please respond with resume attached in Word.