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Legal Assistant or Paralegal with Commercial Litigation Experience - Temp to Hir

Toplawjobs, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336

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Overview

Our client, a boutique law firm in Broward County (Fort Lauderdale, FL), is looking for a detail‑oriented

Commercial Litigation Paralegal or Legal Assistant

to join their team in a temporary to permanent capacity right away. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with state and federal cases, enjoys substantive casework, and is comfortable managing trial preparation logistics. Key responsibilities

Support attorneys on commercial litigation matters in

state and federal courts , including calendaring, filing, and deadlines tracking. Manage and prepare trial materials: create and maintain exhibit lists, assemble and proof trial binders, and prepare witness notebooks and demonstratives. Oversee discovery workflows: intake of productions, Bates‑stamping, indexing, privilege logs, and production sets. Draft, format, proofread and assemble pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court documents to firm standards. Coordinate e‑filings and service of process; interact with court clerks, mediators, court reporters, and vendors. Maintain and organize matter files and document repositories; ensure documents are litigation‑ready. Assist with deposition logistics, subpoena coordination, and trial logistics (vendors, travel, exhibit handling). Required qualifications

5+ years’ experience as a litigation paralegal or senior legal assistant supporting commercial litigation matters (state & federal court experience required). Proven trial preparation experience (exhibit lists, trial binders, courtroom logistics). Strong drafting, proofreading, and document‑assembly skills; exceptional attention to detail. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines. Professional communication skills for client and vendor interaction. High degree of discretion and ability to work with confidential client information. Preferred / valuable skills

Familiarity with e‑filing systems, court rules, and federal court procedures. Experience with deposition support, subpoena preparation, and coordination with experts. Paralegal certification or relevant legal education preferred. For immediate consideration, please contact Karen Morrick with Legal Search Solutions: Karen@TopLawJobs.com Job# 16129 Legal Search Solutions is a specialized staffing firm that focuses on the legal industry.

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