Insurance Defense Paralegal

\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca id=\"myCustomID\" href=\""\u003ETo Apply for this Job Click Here\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"isPasted\"\u003EA Florida based law firm is looking for a Paralegal with civil defense litigation experience to join their team in Tampa, FL! The ideal candidate must have experience in case management, document production, working with experts, review of medical records, medical chronologies, discovery investigation, discovery responses, trial preparation and experience working with State and Federal courts. The position requires exceptional oral and written skills, the ability to manage and prioritize a high-volume caseload, work in a team environment and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information related to cases and clients.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"fr-view\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJob Duties:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDocument management: obtain, organize, review and summarize documents in cases.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAssist in document production: organize, review, and index records. Draft requests to obtain medical, employment, and other pertinent records.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOrganize and prepare outlines and narrative summaries for medical records for internal use and for presentation. Prepare medical chronologies.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESet-up and maintain Summation database as needed on case-by-case basis.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAssist in discovery investigation: prepare indexes to depositions and deposition exhibits. Draft discovery and pleadings to include interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production, and notices of taking depositions. Monitor the production of necessary records. Contact witnesses, investigators, experts, and other interested parties as necessary.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETravel to accident scenes and impound yards to photograph evidence as directed by attorney.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETravel to meet with and interview witnesses as directed by partner. Schedule and attend pre-deposition conferences and depositions.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECheck attorneys\u0026#8217; calendars for upcoming depositions, conferences, mediations, etc. Communicate with attorneys regarding materials needed.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPeriodically review correspondence file for update on case status.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPrepare accurate time sheets in accordance with client guidelines and firm procedure.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPrepare demonstrative aids (i.e., posters, etc.) for mediations and trials.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPrepare PowerPoint presentations for mediations. Attend mediations with attorney.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPreparation of witness and exhibit disclosures and attend exhibit reviews with attorney. Preparation of trial notebooks and trial exhibits.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECoordinate and supervise trial teams, and attend trial.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAssist in training of new hires and provide coverage for other paralegals as necessary.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFlexibility to work overtime as needed.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp data-pasted=\"true\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQualifications:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA.S degree in paralegal studies and a paralegal certificate , B.A in paralegal studies or other field, or equivalent experience\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E5+ years of law firm experience\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAbility to produce accurate work product in a timely manner\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAbility to work independently with minimal supervision and ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAbility to travel as needed\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETeam player\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHybrid schedule offered after 6 months of on-site employment.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg src=\""\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #ffffff\"\u003E1464279_1793136494\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca id=\"otherId\" href=\""\u003ETo Apply for this Job Click Here\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E