Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search
Litigation Paralegal- I
Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, Miami, Florida, United States, 33132
Job Description
Job Description
Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.
Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for our client's Miami Office with 5+ years of law firm experience.
The Litigation Paralegal will provide comprehensive organizational and practice-specific support to attorneys throughout all phases of litigation from case inception through post-trial proceedings. This includes conducting legal and factual research, managing discovery including ESI, supporting depositions, and preparing expert-related materials. The role requires a highly professional, detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently, and work both independently and collaboratively. The paralegal will oversee the maintenance and organization of documents and case-related materials. Responsibilities also include coordinating and conducting document reviews and productions, drafting pleadings, motions, and notices, and assisting in law and motion practice, including assembling motion papers and coordinating filings. The paralegal will assist in performing cite-checking, proofreading, and formatting legal documents, preparing trial materials such as notebooks and exhibits, managing witness schedules, and supporting post-trial filings and appeals. Familiarity with both federal and state procedural and evidentiary rules is essential to ensure compliance in filings and document formatting. The role also includes performing legal and fact research using tools such as Westlaw and Lexis, tracking time daily, and supporting other departmental activities as needed. Experience with bankruptcy and bankruptcy litigation is a plus. Candidates must have knowledge of, and ability to electronically file pleadings through the CM/ECF system for federal courts, as well as statewide through the Florida Court’s e-Filing Portal. Degree and/or paralegal certificate required. Bi-lingual (Spanish) a plus. Strong working knowledge of MSOffice, Relativity, Concordance, LAW, Best Case, Excel and PowerPoint required. Knowledge of iManage a plus. We offer a competitive starting salary and comprehensive benefits package. Schedule: Hybrid work schedule three days in the office two days at home.
Job Description
Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.
Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for our client's Miami Office with 5+ years of law firm experience.
The Litigation Paralegal will provide comprehensive organizational and practice-specific support to attorneys throughout all phases of litigation from case inception through post-trial proceedings. This includes conducting legal and factual research, managing discovery including ESI, supporting depositions, and preparing expert-related materials. The role requires a highly professional, detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently, and work both independently and collaboratively. The paralegal will oversee the maintenance and organization of documents and case-related materials. Responsibilities also include coordinating and conducting document reviews and productions, drafting pleadings, motions, and notices, and assisting in law and motion practice, including assembling motion papers and coordinating filings. The paralegal will assist in performing cite-checking, proofreading, and formatting legal documents, preparing trial materials such as notebooks and exhibits, managing witness schedules, and supporting post-trial filings and appeals. Familiarity with both federal and state procedural and evidentiary rules is essential to ensure compliance in filings and document formatting. The role also includes performing legal and fact research using tools such as Westlaw and Lexis, tracking time daily, and supporting other departmental activities as needed. Experience with bankruptcy and bankruptcy litigation is a plus. Candidates must have knowledge of, and ability to electronically file pleadings through the CM/ECF system for federal courts, as well as statewide through the Florida Court’s e-Filing Portal. Degree and/or paralegal certificate required. Bi-lingual (Spanish) a plus. Strong working knowledge of MSOffice, Relativity, Concordance, LAW, Best Case, Excel and PowerPoint required. Knowledge of iManage a plus. We offer a competitive starting salary and comprehensive benefits package. Schedule: Hybrid work schedule three days in the office two days at home.