Paralegal (Labor and Employment)
Akerman LLP•West Palm Beach, FL
•Hybrid
About The Position
Akerman, a premier law firm founded in 1920 with over 700 lawyers nationwide, is seeking a highly motivated and technologically savvy Labor and Employment Paralegal for its West Palm Beach office. This role will support the Labor & Employment Practice Group by assisting with a high volume of employment litigation and counseling matters. The successful candidate will leverage AI and legal technology tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This is a hybrid position requiring in-office support as needed.
Requirements
- 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment
- Strong knowledge of Florida and federal employment law procedures and agency practice (EEOC, FCHR, DOL)
- Experience with iManage and Relativity
- Strong Microsoft Office proficiency, including Excel
- Meticulous attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, high-quality work product
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Proactive, detail-oriented, solution-focused
- Professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
Nice To Haves
- Labor and employment experience preferred but not required
- AI experience preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Support attorneys through employment litigation and counseling matters, including agency charges, investigations, and hearings
- Manage case management and hearing/trial preparation, including analyzing legal documents, witness background research, and discovery materials
- Draft pleadings, discovery, position statements, and correspondence
- Conduct legal research using Westlaw and Lexis
- Manage discovery and e-discovery workflows, including document review and production
- Assist with EEOC, FCHR, and DOL charge responses and administrative proceedings
- Use AI and legal technology tools to improve research, document review, and workflow efficiency
- Maintain case files, calendars, and deadlines
- Prepare deposition summaries, exhibits, and hearing materials
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients
- Track billable time per firm policy
- Partner with leadership on process improvement initiatives
Benefits
- Excellent compensation and benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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