Jr. Paralegal

Junior Paralegal

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.

Join our General Counsel’s Team as a Junior Paralegal located in our Miami office.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate is smart, self-motivated, and eager to learn. This position requires someone who can work independently while providing consistent, support to a busy team. Strong communication, organization, and reliability are essential in supporting legal professionals effectively and contributing to the overall success of the department. If you’re proactive, collaborative, and looking to build a meaningful career in a professional services environment, we encourage you to apply.

This role will be based in our Miami office, on an in-office basis. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building. This role reports to Susan Tarbe, Deputy General Counsel.

Position Summary

The Junior Paralegal will provide assistance to General Counsel attorneys and paralegals, primarily in the area of discovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Works with extranet sites, downloading data and storing files using established naming conventions.

• Creates Excel spreadsheets for sorting and understanding data.

• Proofreads briefs and other legal documents.

• Drafts routine correspondence/memoranda.

• Maintains case and document databases, updates files.

• Basic document review and light research.

• Factual research and development, utilizing electronic research tools and in some cases working with vendors.

• Assists with practice department activities/project work assignments as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

• Must possess exceptional technology skills, including Microsoft Office, database and internet research skills, and provide excellent client service.

• Must have strong organization, administrative and communication skills.

• English proficiency is required (both written and verbal); Spanish proficiency is a plus.

• Must be a critical thinker, dependable, able to work at a fast pace, and a team player.

• Must be able to strictly adhere to confidentiality requirements.

• Full time position (40 hours per week, 9am - 6pm) with flexibility for overtime required.

Education & Prior Experience

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• Two years of Law firm experience is preferred.

Technology

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required (Word and Outlook 2010; Windows 10 preferred).

• Experience with Relativity software and electronic discovery is a plus.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.