Criminal & Civil Litigation Paralegal

Full time Exempt Onsite $65000 - $119000 Fort Lauderdale FL

A Fort Lauderdale law firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal with strong white collar criminal defense civil litigation and federal Florida state court experience. This role is ideal for a litigation-focused paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced environment enjoys meaningful client interaction and wants to work with attorneys who value professionalism precision and proactive case management.

This full-time hybrid position supports attorneys handling white collar criminal defense matters complex civil litigation and related federal and state cases. Youll play a key role in case preparation discovery management trial support and client communication all within a collaborative growth-oriented legal team.

• Competitive salary
• Medical dental vision and 401(k) benefits
• 10 days PTO paid holidays
• Professional development training and long-term growth opportunities
• Work directly with litigators on high-impact federal and state cases
• Supportive inclusive and team-centered firm culture

Litigation Support & Document Preparation

• Draft prepare and revise litigation documents for white collar criminal defense and civil litigation including: Motions to suppress motions to dismiss discovery demands subpoenas notices complaints answers affirmative defenses motions discovery requests/responses
• Prepare pre-trial statements witness lists exhibit lists proposed orders chronologies case summaries and evidence logs
• Assist attorneys with hearing and trial preparation: Summaries of depositions and discovery materials (police reports body-cam footage medical records financial records expert materials). Organize exhibits trial binders and digital/physical case files
• Utilize Clio for case management and LexisNexis for legal research

Communication & Coordination

• Communicate with clients to gather information collect documents and provide case updates
• Track deadlines hearings depositions trial dates and coordinate with investigators experts and vendors
• File documents with federal courts (Southern District of Florida Middle District etc.) and Florida state courts
• Coordinate service of process witness scheduling and case logistics

• Florida Criminal and/or Civil Litigation Paralegal experience
• Federal court experience (required)
• 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
• Experience with Clio and LexisNexis

If this opportunity intrigues you and youre seeking a meaningful role in a litigationfocused environment wed love to speak with you! Apply today!