Paralegal

Law firm representing clients for various violations of both state and federal consumer protection laws.

Opportunity to join rapidly expanding law firm with long-term growth potential.

• Draft and finalize routine pleadings, motions, notices, and correspondence using firm templates (e.g., complaints, answers, discovery requests/responses, deficiency letters, settlement communications).
• Manage discovery end-to-end: prepare and track requests, organize production, summarize records, prepare exhibits, and maintain discovery logs.
• Collect, review, and organize client documents and records; prepare case chronologies, damages summaries, and evidentiary packets.
• Conduct legal and factual research as assigned and summarize findings for attorney review.
• Maintain the case management system with accurate deadlines, notes, tasks, and status updates.
• Coordinate service of process, e-filing, hearing/trial logistics, and document execution.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors within approved scope; escalate legal questions to attorneys.
• Support settlement administration, including drafting releases, tracking compliance, and closing files.
• Assist with trial/hearing prep: witness/exhibit lists, binders, subpoenas, and logistics.

Preferred legal experience, including, but not limited to:

• Experience with consumer-protection statutes (FDCPA, FCRA, FCCPA, TCPA, FCBA, related Florida claims).
• Paralegal certification (NALA, NFPA, or equivalent).
• Excellent deadline management and attention to detail.
• Bilingual (Spanish/Creole) a plus.
• Professional, empathetic client communication skills.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience filing in Florida state courts and federal court (CM/ECF).
• Solid understanding of Florida civil procedure and court filing/service requirements.
• Hands-on experience with legal case management software (e.g., Clio, MyCase, Filevine, Smokeball, PracticePanther, etc.).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (Required)

Work Location: In person