CRIMINAL/CIVIL LAW PARALEGAL

Full time Exempt Onsite $65000 Fort Lauderdale FL

Mayersohn Law Group P.A. is seeking an experienced Criminal/Civil Law Paralegal with strong Florida litigation experience to support our growing Fort Lauderdale team. If you thrive in a fastpaced litigation environment enjoy meaningful client interaction and want to work with attorneys who value your judgment and professionalism youll feel right at home here.

In this fulltime onsite role youll support attorneys handling criminal defense civil litigation and related matters. Youll manage essential paralegal functions keep cases moving efficiently and contribute to a team that values precision collaboration and longterm growth.

WHY YOULL LOVE WORKING AT MLG!

• Competitive salary around $65000 annually
• Medical dental vision and 401(k) benefits
• 10 days of paid time off annually and paid holidays
• Professional development ongoing support and training opportunities
• Work closely with litigators on meaningful cases
• A supportive collaborative and inclusive firm culture

WHAT YOULL DO

Document Preparation & Filing

• Draft prepare and revise litigation documents including: criminal defense pleadings (motions to suppress motions to dismiss discovery demands notices subpoenas) civil litigation pleadings (complaints answers affirmative defenses motions notices discovery requests/responses) pretrial statements witness lists exhibit lists and proposed orders and assist with drafting chronologies case summaries and evidence logs
• Assist attorneys with hearing and trial preparation by preparing summaries of depositions discovery materials (police reports body-cam footage medical records financial records expert materials etc) organizing exhibits trial binders and supporting materials utilizing polished and completed document sets and maintaining organized digital and physical case files.
• Use legal technology tools such as Clio Westlaw and legal research platforms to support case progress

Communication & Coordination

• Communicate with clients to gather information collect required documents provide clear and timely updates throughout their case help them understand procedural steps and ensure they feel supported and informed
• Track case deadlines hearings depositions and trial dates and coordinate with investigators experts and thirdparty vendors as needed
• File documents with state and federal courts and coordinate service of process witness scheduling and logistics

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT

• Florida Criminal and/or Civil Litigation Paralegal experience
• Completion of an ABAapproved paralegal program
• Strong command of legal research tools Microsoft Office and case management systems
• Excellent organization attention to detail and timemanagement skills
• A proactive solutionsoriented mindset and the ability to work independently
• Strong communication skills and a clientfocused approach
• Professionalism discretion and sound judgment in sensitive matters

Preferred

• Bachelors degree in Law or related field
• Experience supporting attorneys through trial
• Familiarity with both state and federal court procedures

ABOUT MAYERSOHN LAW GROUP P.A.
Mayersohn Law Group P.A. is a NAMWOLF AVrated firm known for sharp strategy fast communication and a clientcentered approach. Led by founder Leah Mayersohn a former prosecutor with decades of litigation experience we handle Family Law Criminal Law Real Estate Commercial Litigation and more.

Were expanding and investing in new systems marketing and operational growth. This is an exciting time to join a team that values initiative integrity and continuous improvement. If youre looking for a place where your work is appreciated and your career can grow wed love to meet you.