Commercial Paralegal

Workway, Inc.•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

Workway, a professional staffing firm, is recruiting a Commercial Paralegal for an established law firm in East Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The role will support a special project involving the closing of a commercial project valued at more than $30 million and consisting of land, a museum, and an apartment complex with more than 100 units. The paralegal will support attorneys on commercial legal matters, including business transactions, contract disputes, corporate governance, and commercial litigation, while providing transactional, litigation, administrative, and case-management support across active matters.

Requirements

At least 3–5 years of paralegal experience specializing in commercial law, corporate law, business law, or commercial litigation.
Comprehensive knowledge of commercial contracts, legal terminology, and legal document preparation.
Experience drafting, reviewing, and formatting legal documents, agreements, pleadings, and professional correspondence.
Working familiarity with legal research databases, electronic court filing systems, and document management software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Superior organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize competing deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Professional judgment, discretion, and integrity in handling sensitive and confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certificate or relevant legal education.
Hands-on experience with DisplaySoft software.
Working knowledge of corporate entities, business formations, and corporate governance documents.
Experience supporting contract management, transactional due diligence, and deal closings.
Thorough knowledge of state and federal court rules and procedures.
Experience with legal case-management platforms and electronic document management systems (EDMS).

Responsibilities

Partner with attorneys on complex commercial legal matters, including business transactions, contract disputes, corporate governance, and commercial litigation.
Draft, review, proofread, and revise commercial contracts, agreements, amendments, and related legal instruments.
Prepare litigation and transactional documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, and formal correspondence.
Conduct legal research and assist attorneys with case summaries, legal memoranda, and supporting documentation.
Manage and maintain electronic and physical case files, ensuring records are accurately indexed, organized, and accessible.
Conduct due diligence for commercial transactions by reviewing contracts, corporate records, financial disclosures, and related materials.
Support corporate governance and compliance initiatives, including entity formations, regulatory filings, annual reports, and corporate record maintenance.
Coordinate litigation and dispute-resolution activities, including discovery, document production, deposition preparation, hearings, mediations, and trial logistics.
Track and manage court dockets, statutory filing requirements, contract renewal dates, and other critical deadlines.
Liaise professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, vendors, and external stakeholders.
Compile and organize closing binders, transaction documents, hearing exhibits, and supporting evidentiary records.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with legal procedures, ethical guidelines, and firm policies.
Provide administrative and case-management support to attorneys across active matters as needed.