Litigation Paralegal

Crisp Recruit•Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

USA Employment Lawyers is a national plaintiff law firm fiercely committed to protecting the rights of workers across the country. Based on a foundation of integrity and driven advocacy, the firm specializes in wage-and-hour class actions and collective action litigation. Under the guidance of Attorney Jordan Richards, Esq., USA Employment Lawyers employs its comprehensive knowledge of employment law and delivers strategic, client-focused representation to achieve successful and timely case resolutions for employees from diverse backgrounds. The firm’s culture centers on a results-oriented, compassionate approach that sets it apart in the legal community. Clients benefit from attentive service and creative problem-solving, with the legal team providing personalized guidance through complex litigation processes. Thousands of employees place their trust in USA Employment Lawyers to be not only their legal advocate but also their partner in justice, securing deserved compensation while navigating challenging employment issues. Professionalism, clear communication, and collaboration are valued both in the courtroom and throughout all interactions within the firm. For a litigation paralegal, this is an opportunity to support meaningful work and develop advanced litigation skills amidst a dedicated team. The role is pivotal in managing essential casework, drafting and organizing litigation documents, and engaging with clients, courts, and legal colleagues to keep cases progressing smoothly. Working with USA Employment Lawyers means contributing to significant legal outcomes and helping shape a workplace where advocacy and respect are prioritized each day. As a litigation paralegal at USA Employment Lawyers, the role is about far more than drafting documents or tracking deadlines; it is about powering the litigation engine that delivers justice for workers nationwide. From managing complex federal and Florida state calendars to coordinating filings in class and collective actions, you will be the connective force that keeps cases moving with precision, accuracy, and urgency. Your mastery of drafting, discovery support, and case management systems will allow attorneys to focus on advocacy in the courtroom, while you ensure every pleading, motion, and exhibit is timely, compliant, and meticulously prepared. This is an opportunity to sit at the heart of high‑impact wage‑and‑hour and class action litigation and see the direct results of your work in the lives of thousands of employees. You will join a focused, results-driven team that values professionalism, collaboration, and clear communication, engaging daily with courts, clients, and opposing counsel as a trusted representative of the firm. Through structure, organization, and an unwavering commitment to quality, you will help transform complex, nationwide cases into meaningful outcomes, strengthening USA Employment Lawyers’ mission to protect workers’ rights and secure the compensation they deserve.

Requirements

Experience: 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, including substantial work in federal court and familiarity with complex case workflows, as well as a background in wage-and-hour or class action litigation.
Technical Proficiency: Proficient with PACER/CM‑ECF, Florida’s e‑filing portal, and applicable litigation calendaring rules. Skilled in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and legal research platforms such as Westlaw. Experience using Clio or a similar case‑management platform.
Drafting & Research Skills: Strong drafting abilities for class and collective action filings, ideally including wage‑and‑hour/FLSA work. Comfortable preparing pleadings, motions, discovery, and supporting legal research.
Organization & Quality Control: Exceptionally strong attention to detail, proofreading ability, and document accuracy. Adept at managing multiple deadlines without compromising quality or compliance.
Professional Judgment & Ownership: Brings urgency, accountability, and a solutions‑oriented mindset. Demonstrates sound professional judgment and the ability to take full ownership of assigned cases.
Bilingual Communication: Ability to communicate fluently in both Spanish and English to support clients and case needs effectively.

Responsibilities

Litigation Calendar & Deadline Management: Manage federal and Florida state litigation calendars, calculate and track all deadlines, and ensure filings are submitted accurately and on time.
Drafting & Filing Litigation Documents: Prepare, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, exhibits, notices, and proposed orders for class and collective actions.
Electronic Filing & Court Submissions: File documents through PACER/CM‑ECF, the Florida E‑Filing Portal, and additional state systems as required. Coordinate service and assemble courtesy copies.
Case Record Organization: Maintain detailed, organized case files; ensure all records, filings, and exhibits are properly labeled, stored, and accessible.
Discovery Support & Document Management: Assist with all discovery tasks, including drafting requests/responses, organizing productions, formatting documents, and managing bates labeling.
Full Litigation Lifecycle Support: Support attorneys across all phases of class and collective action litigation, including investigations, case setup, class certification, mediation, settlement administration, and trial preparation.
Docket Review & Quality Control: Monitor dockets, perform cite‑checking, and ensure all filings meet formatting, grammar, and Bluebook citation requirements.
Case Management System Maintenance: Keep matter statuses, deadlines, and workflows up to date within the firm’s case‑management platform (Clio experience preferred).
Professional Communication: Engage with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and third parties with clarity, professionalism, and timely follow‑through.
Team Collaboration & Contribution: Participate as a proactive team member, contributing to a positive culture while supporting the firm’s commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and client service excellence.