A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
Litigation Paralegal (Fort Lauderdale) Boyd Richards Parker & Colonnelli PL Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Details Full-time 19 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Civil rights Trial material preparation assistance Court record maintenance Serving clients Filing Legal discovery Legal document sorting and filing Research Mid-level Appeal preparation assistance Decision making Trial attendance assistance Court case file organization General & commercial litigation Paralegal experience Paralegal Certificate Leadership Communication skills AI applications Legal workflow optimization Full Job Description Boyd Richards is seeking capable, organized, and ambitious paralegals for our Fort Lauderdale office. Our paralegals are essential members of the litigation team and work directly with attorneys on sophisticated, high-stakes matters across a broad range of practice areas. This is an opportunity for professionals who want substantive involvement, modern technology, direct collaboration, and advancement based on ability, initiative, reliability, and ambition.
WHY BOYD RICHARDS
Meaningful litigation work: support matters from initial investigation and discovery through mediation, trial, and appeal.
Direct attorney and client collaboration:
work closely with partners, associates, clients, carriers, experts, vendors, and court personnel.
Broad responsibility:
help manage files, discovery, document productions, chronologies, subpoenas, filings, hearing and trial materials, and critical deadlines.
Professional growth:
expand your responsibilities as your judgment, technical skill, initiative, and leadership develop.
Modern workplace:
work in newly designed offices supported by advanced documentmanagement, practicemanagement, research, collaboration, and litigation technology.
Collegial platform:
build a longterm career across a growing Florida footprint.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Strong organization, attention to detail, written communication, and followthrough. Sound judgment, initiative, responsiveness, discretion, and ownership of assignments and deadlines. Experience supporting litigators with discovery, document review and production, subpoenas, medical or business records, factual investigation, and hearing or trial preparation. Comfort using modern legal technology and a willingness to help improve workflows, efficiency, and the responsible use of AI. The ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively in a fastmoving team environment. Paralegal certification, a paralegal degree, and experience with ediscovery, trial presentation, or appellate filings are valued where applicable.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Boyd Richards offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience, medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement benefits, professional-development support, hybrid work arrangements where appropriate, modern offices, and advanced technology resources.
EXPERIENCE
Two or more years of relevant litigation experience preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience supporting Florida civil litigation is preferred.
Practice Areas:
Premises Liability Product Liability Construction Defect Civil Rights Litigation Commercial Automobile and Trucking Litigation General Liability
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter identifying the office and practice areas that interest you and describing your relevant paralegal and litigation experience. Please direct applications to Karolina M. Aprano at . All applications and inquiries will be handled confidentially. Your growth should be determined by your talent, initiative, and ambition. About Boyd Richards Parker & Colonnelli PL Boyd Richards Parker & Colonnelli, P.L. is a civil litigation firm of 70 attorneys serving corporate, carrier, and individual clients for more than 20 years, with offices in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, West Palm Beach, and New York City. Our practice spans commercial litigation, condominium and homeowners association law, construction, employment practices liability, professional liability, and first-party property defense, among other areas. We are a motivated, collaborative team guided by accessibility, accountability, responsiveness, candor, and results — and we believe you get more out of the law when you enjoy the work.
