Litigation Paralegal

Jimerson Birr, P.A. • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Litigation Paralegal manages assigned attorney support functions and establishes priorities. The role supports the team by drafting legal documents, navigating the civil court system, coordinating court deadlines and scheduling, managing deadlines and appointments, preparing assigned attorneys for proceedings, and completing special projects as assigned. The position also involves client intake and matter opening, legal research and correspondence, and supporting workflow and administrative processes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a paralegal.
• Experience supporting attorneys with legal research, document review and management, drafting legal documents, and e-discovery.
• Strong technical skills with Microsoft Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Centerbase, NetDocuments, Endicia Connect, ScanSnap, eFax, CSC Prepare, and state and federal filing systems.
• Highly organized self-starter able to manage time effectively and efficiently.
• Client-service orientation and ability to identify and leverage business-development opportunities.

Nice To Haves

• Bankruptcy Law experience.
• Interest in growth opportunities and process ownership within a growing practice.

Responsibilities

• Vet new clients, conduct intakes, open matters, and hand matters over to attorneys.
• Develop case strategy through necessary research, issuing correspondence, and obtaining key information.
• Support the team on non-billable efforts by managing workflow, purchase orders, shared calendars, and inboxes.
• Draft legal documents and support attorneys with legal research, document review and management, and e-discovery.
• Navigate the civil court system and coordinate court deadlines and scheduling.
• Manage deadlines and appointments and prepare assigned attorneys for proceedings.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed