Paralegal - Work From Home - Fully Remote

Paralegal role at Lydecker LLP

If you possess a strong work ethic, exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and want to work in our Miami defense litigation practice group as a paralegal, this may be the opportunity for you!

A minimum of 3 years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in an insurance defense litigation practice area.

Previous experience should include calendaring, docketing, interfacing with court personnel, opposing counsel, clients and vendors, drafting basic pleadings and legal correspondence.

Computer skills: basic knowledge of computer operation, internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software; the use of Microsoft products is preferred. Has the ability to type and operate office equipment.

Detail-oriented with a keen eye for accuracy, proofreading, and editing legal documents for consistency and completeness

Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree a plus, but not required.

Certified or Registered Paralegals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Support attorneys by performing administrative duties, such as maintaining calendars, managing hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and coordinating logistics

Support attorneys by e-filing documents in state or federal court as needed

Expertly organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices for efficient reference and retrieval (we use Clio)

Draft basic pleadings such as EOAs, Notices, Motions, discovery, under the supervision of the attorneys

Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems; Hourly rate depending on depth and years of experience

Annual performance reviews with potential for sizeable increase in salary

Hybrid or remote work environment

Medical Insurance provided by United Healthcare with multiple plans; Optional Dental & Vision Insurance

Optional Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance

Optional Health Savings Account

Optional Flexible Spending Account

Founded in 2003, Lydecker is a growing AV-rated full-service national law firm with almost 140 attorneys in twenty-three offices across the nation.

Our vision at Lydecker is to be a trusted partner that redefines excellence in legal services. We envision a future where our innovative approach to client service sets new standards in the legal industry. Together, we will shape the future of legal practice, empowering individuals and clients to thrive in an ever-evolving world.

At Lydecker, our mission is simple: to exceed client expectations with efficient, strategic, and collaborative service. We are dedicated to long-term success for our clients, attorneys, and staff, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.

We strive for the highest standards of quality, professionalism, and innovation in delivering legal services. Care: We take care of our people because we genuinely care about each one of them, and we believe that by fostering a culture of care, we can create a more resilient, supportive, and successful organization for all. We show that we care about our employees through employee well-being, professional growth and development, work-life balance, diversity and inclusion, and community engagement.

We are a growing national litigation firm built on the traditional values of hard work and taking care of our clients.

Diversity and Inclusion
Diverse and Inclusive Ownership and Administrative Leadership. We take pride in having a significant portion of our attorneys and administrative leadership being part of diverse groups. Many of our Firm's Shareholders and Administrative Leadership Team self-identify as historically underrepresented groups such as people of color, women, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+.

Experience swift career progression, hands-on litigation learning, and abundant opportunities for professional development with mentoring from more senior attorneys in small, collaborative practice groups.

Flexible Work-Life Integration
Flexible Work-Life Integration. We value your need to have a flexible schedule and work from home and hybrid work opportunities. Competitive salaries, quarterly bonus opportunities based on billable hours, paid time off, top-notch medical insurance with no copay for outpatient mental health access, paid parking or commuter benefits, and a robust 401k plan.

Lydecker LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.