Litigation Paralegal

Viles & Beckman•Deerfield Beach, FL

25d•$70,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Viles & Beckman is expanding and opening a new office in Deerfield Beach to serve clients across South Florida. This is a rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor as one of the first Deerfield Beach team members, helping to build and grow the office culture, client experience, and future. The Paralegal will play a key role in the Litigation Department, managing personal injury files from the suit-pending phase through resolution. Initial training may be conducted remotely with the Fort Myers team, and the position will transition to primarily in-office once the Deerfield Beach office opens. The Paralegal will work alongside a dedicated Litigation Case Manager and supervising attorney, collaborating with the Fort Myers team to ensure deadlines are met, discovery is handled promptly, mediations are coordinated smoothly, and clients receive a five-star experience.

Requirements

Experience in personal injury litigation or a strong desire to grow in this field
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
Proficiency in drafting legal documents and supporting litigation processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a client-first mindset
High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity
Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment while remaining calm and collaborative
Ability to work primarily on site in Deerfield Beach once the office opens, and to train remotely in the meantime
Adaptable and comfortable in a new, growing office where processes and team are still taking shape

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Familiarity with South Florida courts (Broward, Palm Beach, Miami-Dade)
Familiarity with Filevine or similar case management systems

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of approximately 75 to 85 personal injury litigation files from suit pending through resolution
Draft and prepare litigation pleadings and forms for attorney review
File documents using Florida e-filing portals
Review and finalize first-draft discovery responses prepared by your Litigation Case Manager
Maintain consistent, compassionate communication with clients, including in-person meetings once our office opens
Complete inbound and outbound discovery accurately and on time
Coordinate depositions, mediations, and arbitrations between all parties
Take ownership of trial preparation processes, including trial binders and exhibits
Assist attorneys with legal research and case support tasks
Ensure case deadlines are calendared and met with precision