Litigation Paralegal

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 Clio and Aderant Total Office (formerly Client Profiles) is a plus.
• Court procedures (state and federal courts).
• 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.
• 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: $58,000.00 - $73,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Litigation Paralegal: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 (Required)

Work Location: In person