Senior Litigation Paralegal
3 days ago
Coral Gables
Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for a Temp-to-Hire Senior Paralegal. Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced senior paralegal to support its practice of representing a broad array of clients as plaintiffs in complex litigation at the trial and appellate levels. Company: Law firm. Experience: 10+ years of paralegal experience, 3+ years of litigation experience on plaintiff side, or defense side at an AmLaw firm. Location: Coral Gables, FL Responsibilities Include: • Coordinate and assign tasks to paralegals and legal assistants for cases within an assigned practice area., • Assist with training and development of legal support staff by coaching and mentoring to strengthen their skills and competencies., • Administratively manage all phases of litigation, including pleadings, motion practice, discovery, and appellate procedures., • Administratively manage all aspects of trials and hearings by preparing pretrial documents, managing trial transcripts, compiling, and tracking trial exhibits., • Assist with the preparation, filing, and organization of pleadings, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents using Microsoft Word, CM/ECF, Docket Bird, and other systems., • Conduct factual and legal research using Westlaw and other sources to organize for attorney use., • Cite-check legal documents to conform citations and authorities to Bluebook standards, Shepardize authorities, and verify the accuracy of quoted material and cited exhibits., • Organize and maintain case files, pleadings, expert materials, attorney notebooks, and other documents in hard copy and on electronic case-management systems, including NetDocuments., • Implement and manage organizational systems to maintain case calendars, pleadings, correspondence, and related case documents utilizing firm software., • Communicate with courts, outside counsel, clients, experts, and vendors when necessary., • Coordinate with other areas/departments within the firm to develop efficient procedures/communications to streamline processes., • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Include: • A minimum of 10 years of Paralegal experience required, minimum of 3 years of litigation experience strongly preferred., • Trial experience strongly preferred., • Experience mentoring and training junior-level legal support staff., • Experience using the federal courts’ CM/ECF system, PACER, Bluebook, and Westlaw., • Thorough understanding of litigation motion practice, discovery, arbitration, trial, and appellate procedures., • Demonstrated proficiency in Bluebook citation formatting and legal citation practices, with meticulous attention to detail in legal writing and document preparation., • Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail., • Ability to coach and train others to develop their skills and strengthen the talent of the team., • Ability to function well in a fast-paced, high-volume, and demanding environment., • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills., • Excellent time-management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities., • Ability to maintain a thorough understanding of rules and procedures for various federal and state jurisdictions. Job ID: 248391 All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration. Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.