Paralegal

Clyde & Co seeks an experienced paralegal based in Miami with 7+ years of litigation experience to support our Trial defense litigation team. The opportunity is suited to someone who thrives within a busy, stimulating and fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Review court dockets; pull court filings from PACER and other court databases
• Conduct various document searches, background investigations, litigation history checks, corporate and factual research
• Initial drafting of written discovery for attorney review/revisions
• Review and summarize written discovery responses from opposing parties
• Summarize various documents and/or pleadings, prepare timeline/chronology
• Download document productions, save to firm system, and liaise with vendors to upload to document review platforms
• Review and tag documents in review platform
• Redact documents, Bates label, burn discs, and coordinate document production
• Ensure compliance with ESI stipulations and protocols
• Prepare privilege logs
• Log incoming and outgoing document productions
• Prepare witness packs for depositions; organize document notebooks for attorney review
• Prepare exhibits for examinations under oath, depositions, motions, hearings, and trial
• Summarize transcripts of examinations under oath and depositions
• Send documents to experts and keep detailed logs regarding same
• Prepare and update bordereau of claims, reporting status and recent developments every 30-45 days
• This position plays an intricate role in the team's day-to-day operations, as the paralegal will assist with case management, legal document preparation, and case strategy leading to trial. Trial preparation experience is a must
• Preparation of pleadings, discovery demands, discovery responses, trial lists, and other litigation documents
• Intake and organization of voluminous document production received from clients, opposing parties, and non-parties
• Prepare materials for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials to assist attorneys.
• Meet monthly billing requirements
• Manage calendar to ensure compliance with all discovery and trial deadlines

Required Qualifications

• 7-10 years litigation experience; insurance litigation background preferred
• Strong organizational, oral and written communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to learn quickly and perform in a fast-paced environment Experienced with e-filing and e-service in multiple jurisdictions
• Creative problem solver who takes initiative to accomplish tasks with a minimal level of supervision
• Experienced with a variety of computer applications, document review platforms, and internet programs: Microsoft Suite (particularly Excel), Outlook, FileSite, Relativity, Westlaw and/or Lexis
• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate
• Defense Litigation including insurance defense experience, construction defect(s), bodily injury, premises liability and complex litigation are preferred and trial experience

Why Join Us?

At Clyde & Co, we believe in supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the flexibility and benefits you need to thrive. Here's what you can look forward to:

• Paid Time Off - Accrue 20 days of paid time off and 11 firm paid holidays.
• Referral Rewards - Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
• Mentorship & Career Growth - Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
• Engaging Culture - Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive Parental Leave - Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
• Wellbeing Benefits - $300 per calendar year for a variety of wellness activities as well as Wellbeing Day dedicated to you, free from work, to focus on your mental, physical, and emotional health.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Robust Disability Coverage - Comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.


Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.