Paralegal

Lydecker LLP•Miami, FL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lydecker is hiring a Paralegal to support its Miami defense litigation practice group. The role requires the candidate to be located in Miami and involves supporting attorneys with administrative and litigation tasks, maintaining case records and deadlines, communicating with clients and other parties, and assisting with mediation or trial preparation. The position may be performed in a hybrid or remote work environment, with flexible work hours.

Requirements

At least 3 years of civil defense litigation experience; personal injury defense, employment defense, and/or insurance defense experience is preferred.
Previous experience with calendaring, docketing, interfacing with court personnel, opposing counsel, clients, and vendors, and drafting basic pleadings and legal correspondence.
Basic knowledge of computer operations, internet software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software; Microsoft products are preferred.
Ability to type and operate office equipment.
Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and internal team members.
Attention to detail and ability to proofread and edit legal documents for accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
Willingness to undertake additional tasks as requested by attorneys.
Must be located in Miami.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or bachelor's degree.
Certified or Registered Paralegal status.
Experience with Clio.
Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain effective communication with attorneys, clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other relevant parties.
Maintain calendars, manage hearings and deadlines, organize case files, and coordinate logistics for attorneys.
E-file documents in state or federal court as needed.
Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices for efficient reference and retrieval using Clio.
Coordinate information exchange and collaboration between trial teams and internal or external third parties, including experts and vendors.
Track case progress, deadlines, and client information.
Draft basic pleadings, including EOAs, notices, motions, and discovery, under attorney supervision.
Prepare responses to discovery requests as needed.
Assist with mediation or trial preparation as needed.

Benefits

Hourly rate based on depth and years of experience.
Annual performance reviews with potential for a sizeable salary increase.
Flexible work hours and hybrid or remote work options.
Medical insurance through Cigna Healthcare, with multiple plans; coverage is partially paid for by the firm for the employee.
Outpatient mental health services at no charge and with no copays.
Optional dental and vision insurance.
Optional voluntary life and disability insurance.
Optional voluntary accident insurance.
Optional critical illness insurance.
Optional cancer insurance.
Optional hospitalization insurance.
Optional health savings account.
Optional flexible spending account.
401(k) after one calendar year of employment.
Paid time off.
Quarterly bonus opportunities based on billable hours.
Paid parking or commuter benefits.
Professional development and mentoring opportunities.