Litigation Paralegal
3 days ago
Miami
About Caldera Law Caldera Law is a forward-thinking, full-service boutique law firm based in the Little River neighborhood of Miami, FL. Representing corporate clients, top restaurants, chefs, athletes, entertainers, and entrepreneurs and serving international clients in Latin America and Europe, the firm brings a client-focused, common-sense approach to its Corporate, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Real Estate, Hospitality, Sports & Entertainment, and Technology & Innovation practice. For three years running, Caldera Law has been honored with the South Florida Business Journal's Best Places to Work award. We will be reviewing applications through mid-March, and hope to reach out to potential candidates the week of March 16th. Job Summary The ideal candidate will take the lead on all docketing and day‑to‑day calendaring functions, as well as support our Litigation Team through every stage of commercial, civil rights, and other civil litigation matters. This role includes drafting, proofreading, and filing litigation documents; managing case files, deadlines, and court dockets in state and federal courts; and coordinating depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate is organized, tech‑savvy, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team in a hybrid environment, with strong communication skills and a willingness to pitch in wherever needed. Responsibilities • Manage and monitor case files, calendars, and deadlines in state and federal courts, including calendaring of case deadlines in accordance with applicable rules and trial orders., • Assist with day-to-day activities as needed and support the litigation team in all phases of commercial, civil rights, and other civil litigation., • Prepare initial drafts of, proofread, and file motions, notices, correspondence, and discovery- and trial-related documents., • Coordinate, schedule, and assist with depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation., • Handle document production, e‑discovery, and trial exhibits., • Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and litigation support vendors as directed., • Obtain, organize, and manage relevant documents from clients and opposing counsel. Requirements • 2+ years of experience supporting complex commercial or business litigation., • Strong knowledge of Florida state and federal court procedures and rules, including the Florida e-Filing Portal, PACER, and CourtMap systems., • Excellent organizational, proofreading, and time-management skills., • Ability to work independently and collaboratively., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite., • Proficiency in Everlaw or similar eDiscovery software., • A sense of humor and positive attitude., • Prior experience assisting with a State or Federal trial is preferred., • Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience is preferred., • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus. Benefits • Competitive salary range: $70,000 - $90,000 per year, • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance, • 401(k) retirement plan with matching, • Progressive PTO and parental leave policies Caldera Law is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.