McDonald Hopkins is seeking an experienced commercial litigation paralegal for our West Palm Beach office. The ideal candidate will be able to perform a variety of duties with limited supervision and be well suited to working closely with attorneys during all aspects of the litigation process.
Responsibilities
- Review and manage electronic/hard copy documents
- On-site review of client and opposing party files
- Managing large document productions, including the process of bates stamping, redacting documents, delivering documents through file transfer protocols, and other ESI related discovery issues
- Drafting Complaints, Answers, routine Affirmative Defenses, preliminary drafts of answers to discovery requests, subpoenas, notices, and client correspondence
- Conduct legal research as needed
- Prepare attorney’s binders for hearing
- Preparing and managing trial exhibits (both pre-trial and during trial)
- Review and summarize deposition transcripts
- Provide assistance and support to attorneys during trials
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred
- Articulate oral communication skills
- Excellent writing skills
- Detail orientated
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Microsoft Excel
- Experience with iManage preferred