Paralegal - Litigation

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Located in Fort Myers, FL

Salary: $55K - $60K

 

Paralegal - Litigation

Located in Fort Myers, FL

 

Job Summary:

 

We are looking for an experienced Paralegal with litigation expertise for a local legal firm. This firm specializes in Real Estate law and is looking for a Litigation Assistant for one of their attorney's. Do you have at least 3 years of litigation experience? Do you want to work for a prestigious law firm in downtown? Apply now! 

 

Responsibilities:

  • Transcribe and type correspondence, memoranda, time sheets and project work, proofreading and ensuring quality of legal documents.
  • Perform a variety of administrative duties, including telephone, review of mail, coordinate travel arrangements, and maintain files.
  • Edit and finalize documents and copy and distribute to clients, attorneys and staff.
  • Proofread and redline documents
  • Handle incoming and outgoing mail and distribute promptly upon receipt.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements securing air, hotel and car plans for attorney and clients.
  • Code billing numbers, consolidate, edit and total time ensuring accuracy
  • Coordinate office meetings
  • Coordinate preliminary conflicts checks with billing department to ensure attorney and firm ability to represent requesting party.
  • Set up tickler system for incoming and outgoing court papers to document specific actions required for legal proceedings, personal and firm requirements. Also maintain a tickler system to follow up on request made by attorneys, legal assistants and clients.
  • Proof attorney bills prior to attorney approval.
  • Coordinate and supervise mass mailings, including filings with state and federal courts and agencies.
  • Perform a variety of duties, including processing new client/matter reports and expense reports.

 

 

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a paralegal / legal assistant.

 

Position Type: Evaluation Hire

Pay: $50,000 - $60,000 depending on experience

Schedule: 8 am – 5 pm Monday-Friday

 

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About Express Employment Professionals:

Express can help you find the type of job that is a perfect fit for your needs and abilities, and you’ll never pay a fee for our services and support; we are a Human Resources Solution company assisting business in finding top talent. Express can place you in a wide range of niche industries including Administrative, Professional, Medical, and Commercial positions.  We are able to fill these needs through direct hire and contract opportunities. In 2023 we put over 2500 people to work in the Lee County Area.  Let us help you today! Learn more about our local office at our website: https://www.expresspros.com/FtMyersFL/

 

 

 

Benefits Available to Eligible Express Associates:

  • Medical Plan
  • Dental Plan
  • Holiday Pay (6 Days Observed)
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Vision/Eyewear Plan
  • Vacation Pay
  • Life Insurance
  • Referral Bonuses

 

For a complete listing of all open positions, visit https://www.expresspros.com/FtMyersFL/Job-Openings.aspx

 

 

 

 

 

 

Express Office: Fort Myers (Northeast Corridor)
7370 College Parkway
Suite 304
Fort Myers, FL 33907
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