Litigation Paralegal- I

Job Description

Job Description

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for our client's Miami Office with 5+ years of law firm experience.

• The Litigation Paralegal will provide comprehensive organizational and practice-specific support to attorneys throughout all phases of litigation from case inception through post-trial proceedings.
• This includes conducting legal and factual research, managing discovery including ESI, supporting depositions, and preparing expert-related materials. The role requires a highly professional, detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• The paralegal will oversee the maintenance and organization of documents and case-related materials.
• Responsibilities also include coordinating and conducting document reviews and productions, drafting pleadings, motions, and notices, and assisting in law and motion practice, including assembling motion papers and coordinating filings.
• The paralegal will assist in performing cite-checking, proofreading, and formatting legal documents, preparing trial materials such as notebooks and exhibits, managing witness schedules, and supporting post-trial filings and appeals.
• Familiarity with both federal and state procedural and evidentiary rules is essential to ensure compliance in filings and document formatting.
• The role also includes performing legal and fact research using tools such as Westlaw and Lexis, tracking time daily, and supporting other departmental activities as needed.
• Experience with bankruptcy and bankruptcy litigation is a plus.
• Candidates must have knowledge of, and ability to electronically file pleadings through the CM / ECF system for federal courts, as well as statewide through the Florida Court’s e-Filing Portal.
• Degree and / or paralegal certificate required.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of MSOffice, Relativity, Concordance, LAW, Best Case, Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Knowledge of iManage a plus.
• We offer a competitive starting salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Schedule : Hybrid work schedule three days in the office two days at home.