Litigation Paralegal

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

Nelson Mullins is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to assist attorneys with general and complex litigation matters. The role calls for a proactive, organized professional who can advance tasks with limited oversight and perform a broad range of substantive paralegal work. The paralegal will work directly with attorneys on general litigation and complex commercial litigation matters, take ownership of case calendars, monitor deadlines, support court filings and research, and manage case documents using Relativity.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of litigation experience in a law firm.
• Experience with case preparation from beginning to end and understanding of a paralegal’s role in the litigation life cycle.
• Strong organizational and critical-thinking skills; highly detail-oriented.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and eDiscovery databases.
• Strong accountability, ownership of projects and responsibilities, proactive issue resolution, and ability to work as a team player.
• Comfort learning new software and strong technology skills.
• Ability to conduct research using various tools, including the Internet and Westlaw.
• A 2- or 4-year degree and a paralegal certificate; work experience may be substituted for education.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with general and complex litigation matters, including complex commercial litigation.
• Prepare and manage case calendars and monitor court deadlines for assigned cases.
• Electronically file documents with the Court through the ECF system or local State Court sites under attorney supervision.
• Conduct online PACER research.
• Prepare drafts of pleadings, notices, and motions.
• Manage documents for all cases using Relativity.
• Conduct research using tools including the Internet and Westlaw.
• Work overtime as needed to meet business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree