Legal Search Solutions has partnered with a well-established firm in Downtown Fort Lauderdale on a search for an experienced Commercial Litigation Paralegal. This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated, close-knit practice handling challenging and high-stakes commercial disputes for a diverse client base.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience supporting attorneys through all phases of complex commercial litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, and document management. Candidates with eDiscovery experience — particularly with Relativity — are strongly preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys with all phases of complex commercial litigation matters
- Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, notices, subpoenas, and discovery responses
- Manage large-scale document productions and coordinate eDiscovery processes
- Review, organize, index, and summarize documents for attorney review and production
- Utilize eDiscovery to manage and analyze case materials
- Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial logistics
- Prepare hearing binders, exhibit lists, trial notebooks, and witness materials
- Summarize deposition transcripts and key case documents
- Conduct factual investigations, public records research, and asset/background searches as needed
- Maintain case calendars, deadlines, and communication with clients, opposing counsel, and vendors
- Assist with trial preparation and provide trial support when necessary
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of commercial litigation paralegal experience
- Experience handling complex litigation matters in a law firm environment
- Strong understanding of Florida state and federal court procedures
- eDiscovery experience required; Relativity experience strongly preferred
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Trial preparation experience preferred
This position offers a competitive compensation package, a professional and collaborative environment, and the opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation matters with a highly regarded Fort Lauderdale firm.