Job Description: Senior Litigation Assistant/ Paralegal for Experienced Attorney
The Cohen Law Group is a leader in 1st party litigation. We value our clients with the upmost care and service. The firm strives to exemplify leadership, respect, teamwork, and work-life balance for all its employees. Cohen Law Group provides full benefits including pet insurance along with participating in company outings, community outreach and social events which has allowed the Cohen Law Group to make its mark as being one of the top law firms to work for in the Orlando metro area.
We are looking for a fast paced, multi-faceted Senior Litigation Assistant/Paralegal to support an experienced Attorney, in litigation duties.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with an experienced attorney to draft and review multiple legal documents daily: motions, pleadings, notices of deposition, discovery shells, subpoenas, settlement statements
Filing in the Florida Courts e-Filing portal daily
Provide daily follow ups with Opposing Counsel and third-party providers to set hearings, depositions, coordinate mediations, and prepare clients for meetings with the attorney
Complete discovery with client and attorney: interrogatories, requests to produce, etc.
Communicate specific and accurate information to the attorney, clients, and others
Organize cases and calendar
Investigate facts to help in the resolution of legal disputes
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
Record and store client information
Legal Research
Process checks
Other tasks as requested by the firm
Qualifications:
Organized
Highly driven
Self-motivated to anticipate and proactively assist in case needs
Sticks to deadlines
Strong ability to multitask
Familiarity with legal research required
Prior work experience as a litigation assistant/paralegal in civil, Plaintiffβs firm
Experience working in Florida E-filing portal is required
Working knowledge of County, Circuit, and Federal filing rules and regulations
Must pass a background check
Pay: hourly with monthly opportunity for bonus Benefits:Β 401(k) matching, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Paid Time Off Β