Commercial Litigation Paralegal

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Foley & Lardner LLP is currently seeking a commercial litigation Paralegal to join our team. The right candidate will provide paralegal services to attorneys and acts as a liaison between the attorney and the case files throughout all stages of litigation including pre-trial investigation and preparation, mediation, arbitration and trial. The Paralegal will manage their own caseload and provide attorneys all the assistance necessary in order to provide economical and efficient services for clients. The ideal candidate will have strong time management skills, the ability to work under pressure on time-sensitive projects, and a willingness to work overtime and travel occasionally. The Paralegal will also work effectively on a team and with all levels of personnel. Lastly, the Paralegal will have superior knowledge of legal terminology, documents and the legal process, excellent research and analytical skills, and high-level attention to detail.

Preparing for mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Organizing and managing case files
• Document filing in both state and federal courts and preparing e-filings when appropriate
• Acting as a liaison between the trial team and third parties
• Coordinating trial or hearing logistics
• Working with litigation support specialists and attorneys on electronic productions
• Attending and assisting at trial, as requested
• Communicating effectively and productively with individuals in all roles, internal and external
• Consistently achieve 1650 billable hour requirement (including approved non-billable time)

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program is a plus
• Minimum of three (3) years of commercial defense litigation experience required, five (5) or more years preferred
• Trial experience strongly preferred
• Experience using legal software such as Relativity, OnCue, and Collaborate preferred
• Experience in Blue-Booking/Cite-Checking preferred
• Prior bankruptcy experience is a plus #LI-Hybrid

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.
Orlando - $75,200 to $105,300