Litigation Paralegal

Description:

About US:

Ghidotti | Berger LLP, is  a certified WBENC organization specializing in representing secured  creditors, banks, lenders, investors, and foreclosure trustees in  transactional, litigation, and bankruptcy matters. Our team of  experienced attorneys practices in federal and state courts across  Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, Oregon, Nevada, Washington, Utah  and Illinois! With expertise in commercial litigation, real estate, and  default services, we are committed to providing exceptional legal  solutions to a diverse client base. Join an organization recognized for  its dedication to excellence and its diverse and inclusive workplace  culture.

About the Role:

We  are seeking a Litigation Paralegal who will be responsible for managing  and coordinating complex litigation matters, supporting attorneys  through advanced legal and factual research, trial preparation, and the  drafting of high-quality legal documents and reports. This role also  includes mentoring/training junior associates, leading special projects,  contributing to departmental initiatives, and serving as a  subject-matter resource across the firm. Senior Litigation Paralegals  may be assigned matters in any state (9 in-total) or jurisdiction in  which the firm practices.

Litigation, Trial Preparation & Case Management

• Take  a leadership role in organizing, managing, and maintaining essential  case information to support legal and business objectives, including  docket management, evidence collection, trial preparation, and ongoing  case monitoring.
• Assist attorneys in all phases of trial preparation, including:

-Organizing and preparing trial binders and exhibits

-Managing exhibit lists, witness lists, and deposition designations

-Coordinating logistics for hearings, trials, and evidentiary proceedings

-Supporting attorneys during hearings and trial as assigned

• Maintain and update active case files in the firm’s database and applicable client systems.
• Calendar and track deadlines, hearings, and key litigation milestones.
• File pleadings and documents in courts across multiple states and jurisdictions in accordance with applicable rules.
• Complete service of pleadings and other legal documents as required

Legal Research & Document Preparation

• Conduct  advanced legal and factual research, analyze findings, and clearly  communicate results to managing attorneys, internal counsel, and  clients.
• Compile, prepare, and summarize relevant materials for  use in discovery, trial, and the preparation of complaints, motions,  briefs, affidavits, agreements, pretrial memoranda, and other legal  documents.
• Assist attorneys with all aspects of case file  management, including research, document production, accuracy reviews,  and cost tracking.

Client & Team Collaboration

• Lead  client communications to build strong working relationships, obtain and  provide necessary information, resolve issues, and address business  needs.
• Communicate effectively—both verbally and in writing—with  attorneys and team members to understand objectives and help execute  litigation and trial strategies.
• Multitask, prioritize, and transition efficiently between competing assignments in a fast-paced environment.

Leadership, Process Improvement & Knowledge Sharing

• Identify  opportunities for process improvement, increased efficiency, and staff  development within litigation and trial workflows.
• Foster  collaboration by leveraging experience to establish best practices,  provide guidance, and share institutional knowledge across departments.
• Serve as a key resource for legal education, procedural support, issue-spotting, and trial readiness within the litigation team.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and project-based tasks as assigned in support of firm and departmental objectives.

Requirements:

 Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Foreclosure/Creditors Rights experience (Required)
• 3+ years of Litigation Experience (Required)
• High Attention to Detail and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Work Location:

Hybrid Role, out of Miami, FL 33161

Ghidotti  | Berger LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants  will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,  color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,  ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless  required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or  protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected  by law. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the  U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment  Visa at this time.