Sr Litigation Paralegal

DLA Piper

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by law. Job applicant poster viewing center. DLA Piper LLP (US) is a leading global business law firm. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the best people across our practice and business service groups. We are looking for collaborative, results oriented people who enjoy working in a fast paced environment and have exceptional problem solving skills. If you are a highly talented Sr. Paralegal interested in supporting our [practice group name], we want to hear from you! This position is located in the Miami office. Relocation is available in accordance with the firm’s policy. Paralegals are a critical part of DLA Piper’s client service teams, working side by side with lawyers, co-counsel and clients on an array of substantive client matters. The majority of our paralegals are career professionals. They work independently and on teams, locally, nationally and globally. The paralegal team itself includes Case Assistants, Paralegals, Senior Paralegals and Paralegal Specialists. We offer ample opportunities for advancement and career development through formal and informal training and mentoring, and provide many opportunities to give back to our communities through pro bono work. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate 8 years’ experience as a paralegal Private company experience Strong Blue Sky research skills Experience with entity formation and qualification Preferred Requirements: Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Large firm experience What will your day look like? You will draft simple pleadings and/or assists attorneys with major motions and filings. You will perform cite-checking, fact-checking, and Blue Booking of legal memoranda and Shepardizing cases. You will organize all necessary documents for witness interviews, depositions, hearings, trials or arbitrations. You will review, organize and maintain document databases for case tracking, discovery and document productions. You will utilize legal software such as Relativity and litigation technology including eDiscovery and data rooms. eFiles documents in State and Federal Courts and coordinate service of documents. You will locate and review information applicable to a particular case, person or subject via online research or document reviews. You will assist in the preparation of pretrial motions, trial binders, trial exhibits, etc. You will assist attorneys at depositions, hearings, trials or arbitrations. To learn more about DLA Piper, please visit our website We offer exceptional career opportunities in an environment that is challenging, rewarding, and, we believe, truly different from our competitors. Our employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and a dynamic and diverse environment in which they can build a long and fruitful career and reap the rewards of their success. Agency applications will not be considered.
Posted
Title
Paralegal
Practice Areas
Litigation
Experience
8+ years
Type
Law Firm