Senior Litigation Paralegal

Job Summary:Ekspert Counsel is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal in Miami, FL. This is an opportunity to join a firm that is consistently at the top of the AmLaw rankings. This Senior Litigation Paralegal will assist attorneys in civil litigation matters handling all phases of discovery and trial preparation.

Responsibilities:Manage information using various firm databases and applications, including MS Word and Excel, Relativity, Best Authority, LEXIS and Westlaw; PowerPoint, One Note, SharePoint and CaseNotebook.Organize documents and coordinate document productions.Organize processes for production, redaction, duplication and indexing of documents.Maintain master set of all documents.Keep updated record and correspondence files.Prepare and maintain indices of document productions.Review documents for responsiveness to document requests.Assist with and maintain privilege logs.Maintain complete set of production documents.Create and maintain internal case databases, run searches on internal and external document databases and systems, cull relevant information from a variety of resources such as online websites, libraries, case documents and trade associations.Collaborate with attorneys in preparation for depositions and hearings.Organize depositions and transcripts.Gather and prepare documents relevant to the deponent.Organize exhibits, take notes and handle exhibits during the deposition.Maintain logistics for depositions and order transcripts from reporting services.Assist with preparation of briefs, memoranda and exhibits.Cite check and Blue Book cases.Prepare Table of Contents and Table of Authorities.Pull relevant documents, proofread papers, organize exhibits and create document indices in the preparation of motion filing.Work with attorneys and the Managing Attorney's Office in the preparation and filing of all court documents in State and Federal Courts.Liaise and coordinate with Firm Resources and outside agencies and vendors.Prepare for and attend trials.Assist in trial set-up and logistics, mark trial exhibits, highlight deposition designations, and assist with demonstratives.Assist in transporting and setting up files at court.At trial, assist attorneys in the courtroom by taking notes, handling exhibits, marking documents referred to by counsel and tracking exhibit usage.Assist in the preparation of witness testimony and serve as liaison between trial attorneys and in-house staff.

Qualifications:Bachelor's degreeAt least 5-7 years of experience handling litigation matters as a paralegal.Knowledge of both Florida state courts and federal courts.Proactive self-starter who understands the details within the larger context.Ability to juggle multiple assignments and prioritize accordingly.

Compensation: $115,000 to $125,000