Paralegal (Labor and Employment)

Akerman LLPWest Palm Beach, Florida

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Job Description

Founded in 1920, Akerman is one of the nation's premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers across the United States.

Our West Palm Beach office is seeking a highly motivated Labor and Employment Paralegal who is technologically savvy to join our Labor & Employment Practice Group. The successful candidate will support a heavy volume of employment litigation and counseling practice in a fast-paced team environment, while applying AI and legal technology tools to improve efficiency and accuracy. This is a hybrid position with required in office support when needed.

Responsibilities:

Support attorneys through employment litigation and counseling matters, including agency charges, investigations, and hearings
Manage case management and hearing/trial preparation, including analyzing legal documents, witness background research, and discovery materials
Draft pleadings, discovery, position statements, and correspondence
Conduct legal research using Westlaw and Lexis
Manage discovery and e-discovery workflows, including document review and production
Assist with EEOC, FCHR, and DOL charge responses and administrative proceedings
Use AI and legal technology tools to improve research, document review, and workflow efficiency
Maintain case files, calendars, and deadlines
Prepare deposition summaries, exhibits, and hearing materials
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients
Track billable time per firm policy
Partner with leadership on process improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

5+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment – labor and employment experience preferred but not required
Strong knowledge of Florida and federal employment law procedures and agency practice (EEOC, FCHR, DOL)
AI experience preferred but not required
Experience with iManage and Relativity
Strong Microsoft Office proficiency, including Excel
Meticulous attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, high-quality work product
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Proactive, detail-oriented, solution-focused
Professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment

Why Akerman:

We value innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, and seek professionals excited about the opportunities AI and emerging technologies bring to the practice of law.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Please submit your resume and salary requirements. EOE

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