Paralegal, Boca Raton

Job Description

Job Description

- General attorney support - Preparing/drafting correspondence and pleadings - Preparing/drafting correspondence and discovery - Maintaining attorneys’ calendar - Manage trial deadlines, prepare pre-trial

binders/preparations - Scheduling, coordinating and confirming hearings; depositions; mediation; EUO’s; ‘prep’ with attorneys’, meetings, etc. - E-Filing with State/Federal courts - Familiar with Civil Rules of Procedure in Florida and general understanding of how the case will flow in Litigation- Knowledge of how a pre-suit matter works in Florida for Personal Injury, along with throughout the course of Litigation - Issuing and following up on subpoenas (when applicable) - Ensure documents are saved and filed into the appropriate document management system Qualifications/Skills

required: - Punctuality, detail orientation with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to take initiative in handling projects, anticipating what needs to be done, ability to understand, follow specific instructions in oral and written form- Knowledge of state or federal court rules and e-filing procedures, or ability to review same for further reference - Excellent typing skills; strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; PDF applications (Adobe, Foxit, etc.) and document/case management (preferably Aderant Total Office);-

Secretarial/Clerical

skill set - Highly organized, self-motivating and self-starter

Must be diligent and positive worker, able to work in a team atmosphere, positive, self-starter and eager to learn and advance. Pay is commensurate with experience with bonus opportunities. Insurance Benefits after 90-day probationary period. MUST have law firm experience. Personal Injury experience preferred but not required, knowledge of Personal Injury is required.Bilingual : preferred, but not required

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits : Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Language: Spanish (Preferred)