Job Information
Carlton Fields, P.A. Paralegal - Business Litigation in Miami, Florida
Carlton Fields is seeking a Paralegal for its Miami office.
**Job Summary and Objectives
Under the direction and supervision of attorneys, paralegals are expected to provide advanced, complex assistance in support of client case teams. * Qualifications ***
- 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience in both state and federal courts
- Must have strong analytical and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Proficiency with document management databases (Relativity and CaseMap preferred)
- Strong organization skills and detail-oriented
Duties
Prepare and maintain case files, indices, and chronologies.
Assemble and organize requested materials for attorney or client review.
Utilize a variety of computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases (such as document review and file management systems), and imaging in discovery and case management.
Assist in the document production process, including review for production and/or privilege, tagging and redaction, preparing privilege and redaction logs, and assisting with logistics and coordination utilizing document review tools and quality control of productions.
Utilize internet file transfer, document security/encryption, and best practices in client data management.
Interact with E-Discovery vendors, vendor management, and quality control.
Draft correspondence, memoranda or pleadings.
Perform investigative and background research, including witness location, and cases/legal authority gathering.
Create and maintain databases of documents and information.
Review and analyze documents, data, and depositions as required by team attorneys and/or clients.
Assist at and in preparation for depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
Assist at and with preparation for trial including gathering documents to be used as trial exhibits, preparation of witness binders, deposition designations, review and organization of materials for use by team attorneys, preparation of electronic presentations,