• Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Type: Perm
  • Job #16078

Legal Search Solutions is partnered with a boutique law firm in Downtown Fort Lauderdale looking for a detail-oriented Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join their team. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with state and federal cases, enjoys substantive casework, and is comfortable managing trial preparation logistics. You will start onsite to learn firm workflows and client expectations; after successful completion of a 6 month onboarding period, the role becomes hybrid.

Key responsibilities

  • Support attorneys on commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts, including calendaring, filing, and deadlines tracking.

  • Manage and prepare trial materials: create and maintain exhibit lists, assemble and proof trial binders, and prepare witness notebooks and demonstratives.

  • Oversee discovery workflows: intake of productions, Bates-stamping, indexing, privilege logs, and production sets.

  • Draft, format, proofread and assemble pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court documents to firm standards.

  • Coordinate e-filings and service of process; interact with court clerks, mediators, court reporters, and vendors.

  • Maintain and organize matter files and document repositories; ensure documents are litigation-ready.

  • Assist with deposition logistics, subpoena coordination, and trial logistics (vendors, travel, exhibit handling).

  • Bill 1600 hours/year

Required qualifications

  • 5+ years’ experience as a litigation paralegal or senior legal assistant supporting commercial litigation matters (state & federal court experience required).

  • Proven trial preparation experience (exhibit lists, trial binders, courtroom logistics).

  • Strong drafting, proofreading, and document-assembly skills; exceptional attention to detail.

  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.

  • Professional communication skills for client and vendor interaction.

  • High degree of discretion and ability to work with confidential client information.

Preferred / valuable skills

  • Experience with iManage, Tabs3/PracticeMaster (Tabs), and Aderant (or similar DMS/PM/billing systems) is a plus.

  • Familiarity with e-filing systems, court rules, and federal court procedures.

  • Experience with deposition support, subpoena preparation, and coordination with experts.

  • Paralegal certification or relevant legal education preferred.

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