Job Info
A nationally renowned litigation law firm concentrating on complex civil matters. The firm's expertise is diverse but focused in the areas of toxic tort, complex product liability, local government, general liability, maritime and commercial litigation. The firm has an immediate opening for a Litigation Paralegal in their Miami office.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage multiple complex litigation matters simultaneously
- Draft and prepare initial drafts of various pre-trial motions, dispositive motions, and other pleadings
- Review and evaluate discovery documents including medical records, sales documents, employment records, and other case material
- Compose case assessments and evaluations for review by associates and partners
- Monitor case filings and scheduled deposition for our client(s)
- Prepare for trials for our national client(s)
- Contemporaneous accounting and submission of personal billable time.
Candidate Requirements:
- 5 years of litigation experience preferred
- Asbestos litigation experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work in an organized and efficient manner
- Capable of independent work
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to professionally communicate with a wide variety of individuals
- Act with a sense of urgency when needed
- Possesses a strong understanding and abides by the policies and procedures of the firm
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and legal systems such as Westlaw, File & Serve Xpress, PACER
Perks of applying for this role:
- Hybrid Schedule
- Competitive Salary
- Excellent Benefits & 401K
- Opportunity for Advancement
- Business Casual Office Environment
Beacon Hill Staffing Group is an EEO Employer.
Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill Staffing Group and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.beaconhillstaffing.com .
We look forward to working with you.
Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™