Paralegal - Litigation
Lippes Mathias LLP•West Palm Beach, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
The West Palm Beach office of Lippes Mathias LLP is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced paralegal in commercial litigation who possesses familiarity with commercial real estate foreclosure procedures. The ideal candidate with have a strong understanding of commercial litigation procedures, state and federal discovery rules, foreclosure processes, and real estate law. This role involves managing case files, preparing legal documents, conducting research, and coordinating with clients, courts, and other stakeholders.
Requirements
- 3+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably in Commercial Litigation
- Proficiency in Office365, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Professional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred
- Familiarity with commercial real estate foreclosure procedures
- Strong understanding of commercial litigation procedures, state and federal discovery rules, foreclosure processes, and real estate law
Responsibilities
- Assist in the formatting/drafting/filing/serving of pleadings and legal documents
- Docket and monitor calendar(s) with Case Management, Trial, foreclosure deadlines and other critical deadlines
- File legal documents with the State and Federal Electronic Court Filing Systems
- Prepare, organize, and manage discovery and responsive documents
- Prepare deposition summaries
- Assist with case investigations
- Create/maintain electronic directories
- Create/maintain filing
- Prepare and send out transmittal letters
- Save, print, scan, and file all transmittal documents on each file
- Delivery Requests when necessary
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Year-end bonus opportunity
- Medical, dental & vision, beginning your first month
- Immediate eligibility for 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
- Paid parental leave
- Long-term disability (firm-paid)
- Life/AD&D insurance
- Firm-arranged parking (for downtown locations)
- Complimentary snacks and beverages in the break room
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
