Litigation Paralegal, Fort Lauderdale

Job Description

Job Description

A rapidly growing boutique law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a busy litigation practice focused on insurance defense, construction defects, claims, and related litigation matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a long-term team member who wants to grow with a collaborative and expanding legal team.

Location

Fort Lauderdale

Full-time | Onsite to start, with hybrid flexibility possible after proven performance.

Practice Areas

• Insurance Defense
• Construction Defect Litigation
• Claims Litigation
• Promissory Notes
• General Construction Defense Matters

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation files from inception through trial preparation
• Draft, prepare, and file legal documents
• Coordinate discovery, subpoenas, and document production
• Maintain litigation calendars and deadlines
• Assist attorneys with hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Communicate with clients, courts, experts, and opposing counsel
• Organize exhibits, pleadings, and case files

Qualifications

Required

• Prior Litigation Paralegal experience
• Experience in insurance defense or construction litigation preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish required
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Tech-savvy with strong attention to detail
• Stable work history with interest in long-term growth

Preferred

• Experience working in boutique law firms
• Familiarity with fast-paced litigation environments

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $60,000 – $120,000 DOE
• Fully paid health insurance
• Discretionary bonus opportunities
• Career growth within a rapidly expanding firm

Transactional Associate Attorney – Corporate Law

Position Overview

A boutique law firm is seeking a Transactional Associate Attorney with approximately 3+ years of experience handling corporate and transactional matters. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, client-focused, and interested in growing with a dynamic and expanding legal practice.

Location

Fort Lauderdale

Full-time | Onsite preferred initially.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review contracts, agreements, and transactional documents
• Assist clients with corporate structuring and business matters
• Handle commercial transactions and related legal documentation
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic legal guidance
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas as needed
• Maintain strong client communication and organization of matters

Qualifications

Required

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active Florida Bar membership
• 3+ years of transactional/corporate law experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish required
• Strong drafting and analytical skills
• Professional communication and organizational abilities

Preferred

• Experience in boutique or growing law firms
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Long-term career mindset and strong client service orientation

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Fully paid health insurance
• Discretionary bonus opportunities
• Opportunity for long-term growth within the firm

About the Firm

This boutique law firm, established in 2024, is rapidly expanding its presence in litigation and transactional legal services with offices in Fort Lauderdale and Coconut Grove. The culture is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and focused on building a long-term team.