Paralegal
Clyde & Co · Miami, FL · 1 wk ago
Legal$300/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Review court dockets; pull court filings from PACER and other court databases
- Conduct various document searches, background investigations, litigation history checks, corporate and factual research
- Initial drafting of written discovery for attorney review/revisions
- Review and summarize written discovery responses from opposing parties
- Summarize various documents and/or pleadings, prepare timeline/chronology
- Download document productions, save to firm system, and liaise with vendors to upload to document review platforms
- Review and tag documents in review platform
- Redact documents, Bates label, burn discs, and coordinate document production
- Ensure compliance with ESI stipulations and protocols
- Prepare privilege logs
- Log incoming and outgoing document productions
- Prepare witness packs for depositions; organize document notebooks for attorney review
- Prepare exhibits for examinations under oath, depositions, motions, hearings, and trial
- Summarize transcripts of examinations under oath and depositions
- Send documents to experts and keep detailed logs regarding same
- Prepare and update bordereau of claims, reporting status and recent developments every 30-45 days
Required Qualifications
- 7-10 years litigation experience; insurance litigation background preferred
- Strong organizational, oral and written communication, and analytical skills
- Ability to learn quickly and perform in a fast-paced environment
- Experienced with e-filing and e-service in multiple jurisdictions
- Creative problem solver who takes initiative to accomplish tasks with a minimal level of supervision
- Experienced with a variety of computer applications, document review platforms, and internet programs: Microsoft Suite (particularly Excel), Outlook, FileSite, Relativity, Westlaw and/or Lexis
- Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate
- Defense Litigation including insurance defense experience, construction defect(s), bodily injury, premises liability and complex litigation are preferred and trial experience
Why Join Us?
- Paid Time Off – Accrue 20 days of paid time off and 11 firm paid holidays.
- Referral Rewards – Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
- Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
- Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
- Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
- Wellbeing Benefits – $300 per calendar year for a variety of wellness activities as well as Wellbeing Day dedicated to you, free from work, to focus on your mental, physical, and emotional health.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Robust Disability Coverage – Comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans.