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Carlton Fields · 4 months ago

Paralegal - Business Litigation

Miami, FL, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Carlton Fields is seeking a Paralegal for its Miami office. The role involves preparing and maintaining case files, assisting in document production, conducting research, and supporting attorneys in various legal tasks related to business litigation.

Legal

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain (or oversee maintenance of) case files, indices and chronologies

Assemble and organize requested materials for attorney or client review

Utilize a variety of computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases (such as document review and file management systems), and imaging in discovery and case management

Assist in document production process, including review for production and/or privilege, tagging and redaction, preparing privilege and redaction logs, and assisting with logistics and coordination utilizing document review tools, and quality control of productions

Utilize internet file transfer, document security/encryption, and best practices in client data management

Interact with E-Discovery vendors, vendor management, and quality control

Draft correspondence, memoranda or pleadings

Perform investigative and background research, including witness location, and cases/legal authority gathering

Create and maintain databases of documents and information

Review and analyze documents, data, and depositions as required by team attorneys and/or clients

Assist at and in preparation for depositions of fact and expert witnesses

Coordinate preparation of motions and briefs including proofreading, cite-checking (if applicable), assembly of exhibits, filing and service

Assist at and with preparation for trial including gathering documents to be used as trial exhibits, preparation of witness binders, deposition designations, review and organization of materials for use by team attorneys, preparation of electronic presentations, and coordination with litigation support personnel

Organize workrooms

Liaise with internal firm departments and outside sources to gather information and data

Provide proactive management of larger cases, including coordination of support efforts and preparing for upcoming events

Additional administrative duties as assigned

Annual billable hours are 1500 (excluding overtime from calculations)

Qualification

Paralegal experienceDocument review tools’s DegreeE-Discovery managementResearch skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

5+ years of paralegal or other relevant experience

Bachelor's Degree or paralegal certificate required

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, accident, and disability insurance plans

401(k) retirement benefits

Commuter benefits

Well-being programs

Company

Carlton Fields

Carlton Fields is a provider of legal & consultative services to a broad spectrum of business clients.

Founded in 1901

Tampa, Florida, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.carltonfields.com

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