Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal
Location: On-site (North Palm Beach, Florida)
Experience Required: 5-7 years of Litigation Paralegal experience (preferably in Palm Beach County, FL)
Core Practice Areas: Elder Law, Guardianship, Probate/Trust, and Fiduciary Litigation
 
Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $75,000 – $95,000 annually
• Health & Wellness Coverage (Post 90-Day Probation):
• Medical: $700 monthly employer contribution toward employee Florida Blue medical insurance premiums
• Dental & Vision: Coverage offered through Humana.
• Disability Insurance: 100% employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability policies.
• Retirement Planning: Voya 401(k) plan with an automatic 3% employer contribution 
• Paid Time Off & Holidays:
• 120 hours (3 weeks) of PTO / sick leave annually.
• Approximately 2 additional weeks of paid court holidays per year.

Responsibilities

• Case Administration: Manage caseloads, client communications, intake/conflict checks, and maintain organized electronic/physical files.
• Litigation & Filings: Draft and proofread pleadings, notices, subpoenas, and court filings in compliance with Florida court rules.
• Discovery & Support: Coordinate written/electronic discovery, manage document productions via ShareFile, handle expert witness notices, and prepare hearing/trial binders.
• Court Services: Request transcripts, execute court searches, and assist with emergency filings (e.g., emergency temporary guardianship).
• Timekeeping & Billing Support: Enter daily billable and non-billable time entries in Clio with clear narrative descriptions, code case-related expenses, assist with pre-bill edits and invoice approvals, and ensure compliance with firm billing policies. 

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of Litigation Paralegal experience (preferably in Palm Beach County, FL)
• Experience in Elder Law, Guardianship, Probate/Trust, and related litigation is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and litigation documents.
• Deep familiarity with Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Probate Rules, Judicial Administration, and Palm Beach County Court System.
• National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) Certification or 2 to 4 year Paralegal Studies degree.
• Florida Notary (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience with practice management systems, document management systems, and e-discovery software (e.g, Clio, NetDocuments, ShareFile, etc).