Paralegal

We are looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal to join a law firm in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on a Contract basis to provide maternity leave coverage, with the possibility of longer-term employment. This role supports civil and family law matters by keeping case files organized, preparing litigation materials, and helping attorneys stay ahead of court deadlines and discovery obligations. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in trial preparation, document drafting, and managing a steady billable workload in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities:
• Maintain organized case binders and legal files by assembling pleadings, correspondence, financial records, and other matter-related documents.
• Review case status checklists, confirm completed tasks, and track upcoming deadlines to help ensure matters remain on schedule.
• Prepare, revise, and manage discovery materials, including interrogatories, requests for production, and related responses.
• Draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, letters, and supporting case materials for attorney review.
• Assist with trial and hearing preparation by gathering exhibits, organizing evidence, and coordinating required documentation.
• Support attorneys handling civil litigation and family law matters through consistent case management and document control.
• Record time accurately and maintain a daily billable workload of approximately 6 to 7 hours.
• Use case management and timekeeping systems, including ProLaw, to monitor files, deadlines, and billing activity.

Qualifications:

• Certified Paralegal designation required.

• At least 3 years of paralegal experience, preferably within civil litigation or family law.

• Hands-on experience handling discovery requests, discovery responses, and document production.

• Demonstrated ability to draft legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, and other case-related documents.

• Familiarity with trial preparation and management of litigation files from active case stages through hearing or trial support.

• Proficiency with case management software and legal billing tools, including ProLaw or similar platforms; will need to bill7-7 hours per day.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines, prioritize tasks, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced setting.

Compensation

$22.80-$25.00 Hourly

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