Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Orlando, FL law firm looking for a full-time paralegal with experience in commercial litigation. This position is a unique opportunity to join a firm that prioritizes the clients, colleagues, and community.

The firm enjoys a highly collaborative culture in a familiar environment where individual contributions are recognized and valued. Clients have local, national, and international interests, and the work we do is interesting and important. If you are a service-minded professional with intellectual curiosity and excellent work ethic, this may be the right fit for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Electronically file in state and federal courts
• Prepare initial drafts of pleadings, motions, notices, correspondence, etc.
• Coordinate, set, and prepare for hearings, mediations, depositions, and/or meetings
• Participate in the discovery process including drafting responses and requests for attorney’s review, compiling and reviewing document production
• Preparing and issuing subpoenas to witnesses
• Communicate verbally and in writing with clients, opposing counsel, paralegals, judicial assistants, witnesses, etc.
• Proofread all documents and check for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammatical errors
• Monitor all deadlines and maintain attorney’s calendar
• Organize and maintain client files, follow up on pending matters
• Input billing for daily activity

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department environment
• Minimum two-year degree in paralegal studies, Florida Registered Paralegal or NALA (National Association of Legal Assistants) certification; alternatively, at least 7 years of demonstrative commensurate experience working as a litigation paralegal
• Experience in commercial litigation is highly preferred, but any litigation experience will be considered.
• Proficiency with Word and 50 WPM typing required
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and a team player who takes ownership
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required

Compensation

$55,000-$63,000 based on experience and expertise

Benefits

• Full range of benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance
• Simple IRA
• Generous paid time off
• Free parking

About the firm:

• They were founded with a desire to help solve the most complex legal problems in a boutique legal environment.
• They counsel clients, strategize for clients, and, if necessary, fight for clients.
• Clients trust this team to help them assess their disputes, to represent them in litigation and at
• trial, and to provide clear advice and good judgment when the complexities of their case are
• overwhelming.

Vision and Values

• To bring Central Florida's toughest cases to a close, with a win.
• We don’t stop until we get the right answers.
• We will always fight for the client.
• We are an old school fiduciary – only use us if you need us.
• We are always candid and exercise judgment for clients

Pay: $58,800.00 - $63,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Commercial Litigation: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Orlando, FL 32801 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person