Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.

Our client, a well-regarded law firm based in Coral Gables, FL, is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to join their team. The firm is known for a genuinely collegial, low-turnover culture and offers a hybrid work schedule, making this an excellent opportunity for a paralegal who wants strong case exposure without sacrificing work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

Manage personal injury caseloads from intake through settlement, mediation, or trial

Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents

Request, organize, and summarize medical records and billing documentation; prepare chronologies

Handle healthcare lien reductions and prepare settlement statements

Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial logistics; prepare trial and mediation binders

Communicate directly with clients, medical providers, adjusters, and opposing counsel

E-file with Florida state courts and CM/ECF for federal matters

Support attorneys with case status tracking and deadline management

Qualifications

5+ years of personal injury paralegal experience (plaintiff or defense)

Strong working knowledge of Florida civil procedure and e-filing systems

Experience with medical record review, lien negotiation, and settlement statement preparation

Proficiency with case management and legal research platforms (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis, Summation, or similar)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Highly organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing a high-volume caseload

What's Offered

Hybrid schedule

A collaborative, supportive firm culture with genuine investment in staff development

Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience

Full benefits package

Interested candidates should reach out to Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search for a confidential conversation.