Managing Paralegal

Blank Rome is an Am Law 100 firm with 16 offices and nearly 800 attorneys who provide comprehensive legal and advocacy services to clients operating in the United States and around the world. Our professionals have built a reputation for their leading knowledge and experience across a spectrum of industries and are recognized for their commitment to pro bono work in their communities. Since our inception in 1946, Blank Rome’s culture has been dedicated to providing top-level service to all of our clients and has been rooted in the strength of our diversity and inclusion initiatives. Blank Rome is seeking an independent, personable, and detailed Paralegal to support the attorneys on a variety of matrimonial and complex litigation matters managed in our Florida offices. Under the direction and supervision of attorneys, paralegals are expected to provide advanced, complex assistance in support of client case teams.

This role is a hybrid working arrangement. Potential candidates must live within commuting distance of the Blank Rome West Palm Beach, FL office in order to be onsite 3 days per week. In this role, you will report to the Director of Paralegal Services.

Apply existing knowledge of the processes and procedures for Florida Federal and State Courts to file court documents, including utilizing the e-filing process.

Assist attorneys in the review and drafting of various legal documents with an emphasis on the matrimonial practice in Florida.

Cite check, edit legal documents, and manage all documents and materials relevant to legal proceedings in various courts.

Conduct legal and factual research including electronic research.

Draft Net Worth Statements and/or Financial Affidavits using the applicable software.

Assist with document retrieval, review, organization, and production.

Review documents for appropriate classification (e.g. Provide assistance before and during trials.

3+ years of paralegal experience.

Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent work experience required.

Experience in a legal environment or professional services required.

Experience with a broad range of litigation paralegal experience, with an emphasis on corporate governance and fiduciary matters, merger and acquisition litigation, derivative suits, and general commercial litigation.

Experience in family law and matrimonial matters, including divorce proceedings, custody disputes, equitable distribution, and alimony.

Familiarity with Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure and Florida Statutes Chapter 61 (Dissolution of Marriage).

Experience with document review and document production preferred.

Ability to collect and research data.

Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

Proficient in web-based conference call/web-sharing applications.

Experience preparing and organizing financial disclosures, including mandatory disclosure requirements under Florida Family Law.

Contribute to providing the highest quality of service to internal and external clients.

Understand and abide by firm policies and embrace firm values.

in a professional office environment.

Comply with safe work practices including compliance with the firm’s COVID-19 policies and safety measures.

Blank Rome is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital or family status, or any other status protected by law.

Our core values of respect for the individual, the community, and the law are clearly demonstrated in our ability to recruit and develop a diverse group of exceptionally talented attorneys and professional staff who enable us to best serve our clients and our communities.

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