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    Legal Assistant Paralegal - Melbourne, United States - High Stack Gordon

    High Stack Gordon
    High Stack Gordon Melbourne, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    Job Description

    High Stack Gordon, one of Florida's oldest personal injury law firms, is seeking to grow our Melbourne, FL office.

    Paralegals work alongside our attorneys to enforce and defend clients' legal rights by drafting pleadings and motions; calendaring all events timely and within their due dates; participating in client meetings and maintaining client contact; create and monitor deadlines for case progression; trial preparation; and finalizing settlement agreements.

    Responsibilities and Duties

    • Managing a caseload from initial filing through trial and post-trial
    • Draft and file legal documents and pleadings in State and Federal court
    • Draft and file discovery and manage discovery compliance
    • Communicate in a clear and concise manner with team members, clients, opposing counsel, judicial employees/clerk, and other legal professionals
    • Coordinate, schedule and calendar meetings, case related deadlines, notice hearings, depositions, and other litigation related proceedings
    • Manage Attorney's calendar and assist with attorney travel arrangement when needed
    • Provide excellent legal support to the team and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
    • Assist with trial preparation (trial binders, exhibits, redacting, etc.)
    • Data entry in firm management system pertaining to case related matters

    Qualifications and Skills

    • 2+ years of Personal Injury Litigation experience preferred, but not required
    • Paralegal certificate is not required, but is a plus
    • Excellent client communications skills
    • Strong multitasking skills, highly organized, and detail oriented
    • Able to excel in a fast-paced work environment, take direction and work with little supervision
    • Able to manage a large caseload and comply with deadlines
    • Knowledge of State and Federal court statutes, rules, and procedures
    • Familiar in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and the ability to become proficient in firm technology programs
    • Familiar with legal terminology, court proceeding and drafting pleadings, discovery, and legal documents
    • Familiar with court procedures, courtMap, JAWS and e-filing via e-portal
    • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is not required, but is a plus
    Company DescriptionFor over 60 years, High Stack Gordon has been a leading Florida law firm specializing in civil advocacy for the injured. With a commitment to justice and advocacy for vulnerable individuals, we dedicate ourselves to assisting victims, and their families, receive the fair compensation they deserve in civil lawsuits against negligent parties.

    Company Description

    For over 60 years, High Stack Gordon has been a leading Florida law firm specializing in civil advocacy for the injured. With a commitment to justice and advocacy for vulnerable individuals, we dedicate ourselves to assisting victims, and their families, receive the fair compensation they deserve in civil lawsuits against negligent parties.

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