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 for Attorney
• 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 Attorney or the firm

Qualifications:

• Civil litigation experience preferred but not required
• Highly organized 
• Self-motivated to anticipate and proactively assist in case needs
• Sticks to deadlines
• Strong ability to multitask
• Familiarity with legal research required
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required
• Prior work experience as a litigation assistant/paralegal in civil, Plaintiff’s 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

Benefits: 401(k) matching, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Paid Time Off, Pet Insurance

 

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement,

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