Paralegal - Labor Law

Our Miami, FL office has an opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join our Labor & Employment practice. The Paralegal researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys. The Paralegal also independently researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, appeals for review, approval, and use by attorney.

Researches law, investigates facts, and independently prepares documents to assist attorneys with matters

Summarizes complex legal documents

Performs wide variety of legal research and data compilation with little or no supervision

Prepares reports, correspondence, declarations and complaints

Drafts a variety of legal documents

Prepares affidavits or documents and maintains document file

Enters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner

Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college or university

6+ years of paralegal experience, preferably working in a labor/employment litigation practice

Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Lexis-Nexis and WestLaw, Live Note, Concordance, Case Map, Docketing, Document Management System, expense and billing systems

Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a "Law Firm of the Year" for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its "Law Firm of the Year" in the Litigation - Labor and Employment category. We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.