Litigation Paralegal
Akerman LLP · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 3 wk ago
LegalFull-time
Responsibilities
- Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including discovery, hearings, and trial preparation
- Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, and correspondence
- Conduct legal research using Westlaw and Lexis
- Manage discovery and e-discovery workflows, including document review and production
- Utilize AI and legal technology tools to improve research, document review, and workflow efficiency
- Organize and maintain case files, calendars, and deadlines
- Prepare deposition summaries, exhibits, and trial materials
- Collaborate with attorneys, clients, experts, vendors, and legal support professionals
- Support trial teams and courtroom technology needs
- Manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and quality
- Track billable time in accordance with firm policies
- Partner with leadership on process improvement and operational initiatives
Qualifications
- 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment
- AI-curious with an interest in using technology to improve productivity and legal workflows; AI experience is preferred but not required
- Experience with litigation support tools such as iManage, Relativity, and Trial Director
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Experience with or strong interest in trial support
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-focused
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment