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Paralegal/Secretary (Hybrid)
Miami

The Miami Office of Kasowitz Benson Torres is looking for a skilled Litigation Paralegal/Secretary hybrid to join our team. The successful candidate will be able to provide assistance during all phases of the litigation process.

Responsibilities

  • Summarizing cases and preparing reports for attorneys and clients
  • Conducting research, investigating facts and informing attorneys
  • Drafting, proofreading and preparing legal documents such as audits and pleadings
  • Drafting case summaries and status for lawyers and clients
  • Preparing and filing documents with courts
  • Organizing and archiving the documents related to completed and ongoing cases
  • Tracking and updating case databases with status and pertinent case information
  • Preparing court statements and forms
  • Managing records, projects and calendars to make sure everything functions smoothly
  • Indexing and updating pleadings and discovery binders
  • Collecting, organizing and tracking documents
  • Managing calendars and making travel arrangements for lawyers
  • Supporting legal research and communicating with vendors, experts, lawyers, opposing counsel and other staff
  • Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
  • Organize exhibits, documents, briefs and appendices
  • Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
  • Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
  • Redact information from documents
  • Assist in trial preparation by preparing binders, indexing discovery, and preparing trial exhibits

Special Requirements

  • Proven working experience as a litigation paralegal
  • Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, etc.
  • Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines
  • Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
  • Extensive computer and database expertise (MS Excel and Word skills necessary) and typing

Experience

  • Microsoft Excel: 2 years (required)
  • Litigation Paralegal: 3 years

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Please submit cover letter with resume by email to: HR-Resumes@kasowitz.com

Benefits

Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Every individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination and harassment. It is Kasowitz policy to ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status or alienage, disability, pregnancy or related medical issue, military or qualified veteran status, familial status, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, gender, including gender identity, gender expression or transition status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and/or sex offenses, sexual and reproductive health decisions, unemployment status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of an individual’s relationship with Kasowitz, including, without limitation, recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.