Holland & Knight LLP

Paralegal Assistant – Litigation

Holland & Knight LLP

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Junior

Tech Stack

Cyber Security

About the role

  • We are seeking a Paralegal Assistant to join our team. This role provides support to paralegals and/or practice assistant teams by handling a wide range of clerical and case-related tasks. Responsibilities include document numbering and organization, labeling folders, filing, and assisting with various projects that do not require advanced training or substantive knowledge of the transaction or litigation. The Paralegal Assistant is responsible for filing, organizing, and retrieving documents in accordance with the firm’s established systems. Work is performed under direct supervision, with basic issues handled independently and more complex matters referred to higher-level staff. In certain practice areas, this role may include an annual billable requirement of 650 hours. Key Responsibilities Include: Under the direction of a paralegal or attorney, applies knowledge to assist in providing support by gathering documents and information for assignments. Collaborates with team to conduct research and analyze documents to prepare reports of findings. (Applies knowledge to assist with proper filing of documents with regulatory authorities, courts, other tribunals, monitors status and distributes copies. Prepare materials (files and/or binders) for trial, arbitrations, mediations, closings, and other practice specific events/meetings. Compile documents in support of briefs and to organize document productions. May be responsible for UCC filings/renewals/lien searches. Maintain status report of open issues. Perform physical and electronic filing, indexing and active file maintenance. Performs special projects and other duties as assigned. This may include backup for other office support areas.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 1 year in paralegal legal support or related experience
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Preferred experience with database and supporting a legal practice group
  • Accurate computer typing skills
  • Written communication skills
  • Ability to lift heavy boxes weighing 35 pounds
  • Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent combination in education and experience