Litigation Paralegal

Paralegal Opportunity in Deerfield BeachAre you a driven, detail-oriented paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment? Do you take pride in staying organized, meeting deadlines, and supporting clients through difficult seasons of life? Would you love to help build a new office from the ground up, backed by a firm with years of experience behind it? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!About Us in Deerfield Beach Viles & Beckman is expanding! After years of serving injured people and their families from our Fort Myers office, we are opening a new office in Deerfield Beach to serve clients across South Florida. We may be new here, but we are not new at what we do. Our litigation team brings jury-tested trial strategy and a five-star client experience to every case.This is a rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor. As one of our first Deerfield Beach team members, you will have the chance to build and grow this office alongside us, helping shape its culture, its client experience, and its future.About You You are a self-starter with strong attention to detail and a heart for helping others. You enjoy supporting attorneys through the litigation process and making sure clients feel cared for, informed, and protected. You are obsessive about details, and the thought of missing a deadline gives you nightmares. You are comfortable drafting pleadings and discovery, managing deadlines, coordinating depositions and mediations, and keeping cases moving forward efficiently. You do your best work in person, face to face with your team and your clients, and you are excited to help shape the culture of a growing office. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.Position OverviewAs a Paralegal in our Deerfield Beach office, you will play a key role in our Litigation Department, managing personal injury files from the suit-pending phase through resolution. Our Deerfield Beach office is not yet open. Initial training may be conducted remotely with our Fort Myers team, and this position will transition to primarily in-office once the Deerfield Beach office opens. You will work alongside a dedicated Litigation Case Manager and your supervising attorney as part of a case team, while collaborating closely with our Fort Myers team. You will make sure deadlines are met, discovery is handled promptly, mediations are coordinated smoothly, and clients receive a five-star experience rooted in compassion, respect, and trust.ResponsibilitiesManage a caseload of approximately 75 to 85 personal injury litigation files from suit pending through resolutionDraft and prepare litigation pleadings and forms for attorney reviewFile documents using Florida e-filing portalsReview and finalize first-draft discovery responses prepared by your Litigation Case ManagerMaintain consistent, compassionate communication with clients, including in-person meetings once our office opensComplete inbound and outbound discovery accurately and on timeCoordinate depositions, mediations, and arbitrations between all partiesTake ownership of trial preparation processes, including trial binders and exhibitsAssist attorneys with legal research and case support tasksEnsure case deadlines are calendared and met with precisionQualificationsExperience in personal injury litigation or a strong desire to grow in this fieldExcellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlinesProficiency in drafting legal documents and supporting litigation processesStrong written and verbal communication skills with a client-first mindsetHigh level of professionalism, discretion, and integrityAbility to thrive in a deadline-driven environment while remaining calm and collaborativeAbility to work primarily on site in Deerfield Beach once the office opens, and to train remotely in the meantimeAdaptable and comfortable in a new, growing office where processes and team are still taking shapeFamiliarity with South Florida courts (Broward, Palm Beach, Miami-Dade) is a plusFamiliarity with Filevine or similar case management systems is a plusWhy Join Viles & Beckman?Make a meaningful impact: Your work helps families rebuild after life-changing injuriesBuild something new: Help launch and grow our Deerfield Beach office from day oneSupportive team culture: Collaborate with professionals who live out our values every dayGrowth opportunities: Learn and develop within a firm committed to excellenceCompetitive pay and benefits: Enjoy a strong compensation package and long-term stabilityCommitment to community: Be part of a firm that gives back and stands up for othersPlease apply online. Our Deerfield Beach office is not yet open, and we are unable to accept applications in person.Viles & Beckman is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.Note: Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your understanding.