Legal Assistant Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

High Stack Gordon, one of Florida’s oldest personal injury law firms, is seeking to grow our Melbourne, FL office.

• Paralegals work alongside our attorneys to enforce and defend clients’ legal rights by drafting pleadings and motions; calendaring all events timely and within their due dates;
• participating in client meetings and maintaining client contact; create and monitor deadlines for case progression; trial preparation;

and finalizing settlement agreements.

Responsibilities and Duties

Managing a caseload from initial filing through trial and post-trial

Draft and file legal documents and pleadings in State and Federal court

Draft and file discovery and manage discovery compliance

Communicate in a clear and concise manner with team members, clients, opposing counsel, judicial employees / clerk, and other legal professionals

Coordinate, schedule and calendar meetings, case related deadlines, notice hearings, depositions, and other litigation related proceedings

Manage Attorney’s calendar and assist with attorney travel arrangement when needed

Provide excellent legal support to the team and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Assist with trial preparation (trial binders, exhibits, redacting, etc.)

Data entry in firm management system pertaining to case related matters

Qualifications and Skills

2+ years of Personal Injury Litigation experience preferred, but not required

Paralegal certificate is not required, but is a plus

Excellent client communications skills

Strong multitasking skills, highly organized, and detail oriented

Able to excel in a fast-paced work environment, take direction and work with little supervision

Able to manage a large caseload and comply with deadlines

Knowledge of State and Federal court statutes, rules, and procedures

Familiar in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and the ability to become proficient in firm technology programs

Familiar with legal terminology, court proceeding and drafting pleadings, discovery, and legal documents

Familiar with court procedures, courtMap, JAWS and e-filing via e-portal

Bilingual (English / Spanish) is not required, but is a plus

Company Description

For over 60 years, High Stack Gordon has been a leading Florida law firm specializing in civil advocacy for the injured. With a commitment to justice and advocacy for vulnerable individuals, we dedicate ourselves to assisting victims, and their families, receive the fair compensation they deserve in civil lawsuits against negligent parties.

Company Description

For over 60 years, High Stack Gordon has been a leading Florida law firm specializing in civil advocacy for the injured. With a commitment to justice and advocacy for vulnerable individuals, we dedicate ourselves to assisting victims, and their families, receive the fair compensation they deserve in civil lawsuits against negligent parties.