Job Summary
Lieser Skaff is a law firm specializing in real estate and business law. We are currently seeking an experienced litigation paralegal to join our growing team. Our firm offers a friendly and engaging culture, and this is an exceptional opportunity to become a part of an amazing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business litigation and commercial real estate matters and will provide crucial support to the attorneys in providing top-quality legal services to our clients. This role requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare deposition, trial, and record subpoenas according to state and federal regulations; coordinate production of third-party records and summarize records.
Analyze, review, and organize documents and data from materials produced by clients and during discovery; prepare/coordinate document production.
Prepare notebooks, binders, etc. as needed.
Assist with drafting and preparing pleadings, motions, submissions, discovery requests, and responses in federal and state court matters, including arbitration/mediation proceedings.
Maintain litigation calendar for the assigned attorneys and keep attorneys and staff aware of deadlines, conferences, etc.
Draft and prepare legal documents, including lease agreements, notices, and court pleadings.
Collaborate with other paralegals and legal professionals within the firm to ensure effective teamwork.
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the paralegal position at Lieser Skaff. Specific duties and requirements may vary and will be discussed during the interview process.
Qualifications
- Florida Bar Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of 5+ years’ experience as a Litigation Paralegal.
- Knowledge of Federal and Florida Courts.
- Experience in document management systems.
- Experience with eDiscovery and document review platforms.
- Proficiency in Windows environment.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.
- Reliability, teamwork, professionalism, ability to multi-task, and attention to detail are essential.
- Excellent written and oral skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus structure.
- Health and dental insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with employer contribution after one year.
- Paid time off.
- Friendly and collaborative work environment.
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to Lawanna Voci at Lawanna@PeakElevationLLC.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lieser Skaff is an equal-opportunity employer that values and celebrates diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or disability status. We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws that protect individuals from discrimination based on these characteristics.
Background Check
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure and trustworthy work environment, we conduct thorough background checks on all potential candidates.
