Litigation Paralegal

Florida Crystals is a leading domestic sugar producer and North America's first fully integrated cane sugar company, guiding our sugar from farm to table. We are America's first and only producer of certified organic sugar, grown and harvested in the United States. Our renewable energy facility is the largest of its kind in North America and provides clean energy that powers our sugar operations, which helps us reduce our use of fossil fuels. Florida Crystals also sustainably farms rice, sweet corn and other vegetables in rotation with our sugarcane. Our rice mill is the only rice mill in Florida.

OVERVIEW

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to support our in-house litigation team. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, a thorough understanding of litigation processes, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. This role involves preparing and managing court filings, supporting discovery, and handling a variety of administrative and legal support tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, format, proofread, electronically file, and serve court documents in compliance with state and federal court rules
• Maintain litigation calendars including court dates, filing deadlines, and other key docket dates
• Conduct legal and factual research as needed
• Assist with propounding and responding to discovery requests and organizing electronic document productions
• Draft and prepare factual summaries and medical treatment chronologies
• Handle subpoenas, including employee verification, document requests, redactions, and correspondence
• Draft notices related to auto accidents, employment issues, and other claims, including releases and formal correspondence
• Support garnishment processing: verify employment status, collect data, draft garnishment documents, and e-file upon approval
• Perform administrative support functions
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to facilitate efficient case management and litigation support

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience as a litigation paralegal or legal secretary.
• Paralegal Certificate preferred or otherwise qualified to work as a paralegal.
• Knowledge of state and federal court filing rules.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, PACER, and various e-filing platforms. Knowledge of Exterro a plus.
• Strong knowledge of subpoena procedures and practices.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Takes a team-oriented approach.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information.

Location of Role

• West Palm Beach, FL

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, age,nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.