Paralegal - Commercial / Civil Litigation - Temp-to-Hire
Job Description
Job DescriptionCommercial / Civil Litigation Paralegal
Boca Raton, FL | Full-Time | Fully On-Site
A well-established, moderately sized law firm in Boca Raton is seeking an experienced Commercial/Civil Litigation Paralegal to join its team. This is a full-time, fully on-site opportunity supporting two attorneys in a busy and diverse practice.
The ideal candidate will have solid litigation experience and be comfortable handling matters from initial case preparation through discovery, hearings, trial preparation, and post-trial work. The attorneys handle a significant amount of construction and real estate litigation, along with a variety of commercial and civil matters.
Responsibilities
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Provide comprehensive paralegal support to two attorneys handling commercial and civil litigation matters.
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Assist with construction and real estate litigation, including case organization, pleadings, discovery, and document preparation.
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Prepare, organize, and maintain litigation files and case documents.
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Assist with drafting and responding to discovery, subpoenas, notices, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
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Coordinate discovery, including document collection, review, organization, and production.
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Assist attorneys with trial preparation, exhibits, chronologies, witness materials, and hearing preparation.
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Conduct legal and factual research as needed.
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Assist with transactional matters related to the attorneys' real estate and commercial practice.
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Provide support on employment-related disputes and litigation and occasional product liability matters.
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Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, experts, and other parties professionally and effectively.
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Maintain accurate calendars, deadlines, and case-management systems.
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Handle additional responsibilities as needed to support the attorneys and the firm's litigation practice.
Qualifications
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3+ years of paralegal experience, preferably in commercial or civil litigation.
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Strong understanding of litigation procedures, discovery, pleadings, and case management.
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Experience with construction, real estate, commercial, or general civil litigation is highly desirable.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
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Ability to prioritize multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced law firm environment.
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Comfortable working independently while also collaborating closely with attorneys and other staff.
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Professional demeanor and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and legal professionals.
What the Firm Offers
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$55,000–$75,000 annual salary, based on experience and qualifications.
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Full-time temp-to-hire opportunity.
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100% on-site in Boca Raton.
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Opportunity to work closely with two attorneys and gain exposure to a diverse range of commercial and civil litigation matters.
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Stable, professional law firm environment with an interesting and varied caseload.
Interested?
If you have the experience outlined above and are interested in this opportunity and available to start this temp-to-hire position as soon as possible, please contact Patrick Farley with Legal Search Solutions at patrick@toplawjobs.com.
Job # 16924
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