Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Please include a cover letter with your salary expectations and why you believe you would be a good fit for the Paralegal position.

Downtown Jacksonville, Florida law firm seeks an enthusiastic, self-motivated full-time in-office Paralegal.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities for Paralegal:

• Communicate with clients, insurance carriers, other firms, the court, and litigation support vendors
• Maintain attorney calendar and deadlines
• Review and summarize medical records
• Review and summarize medical service billing records
• Extract relevant information from investigative documents such as police reports, surveillance reports, and government agency records.
• Prepare files for upcoming depositions, hearings, mediations and trial
• Handle pleading shells/drafts for attorney review
• File and serve documents as needed
• Review court procedures and ensure compliance with specific county and judge rules
• Performs other duties as necessary.

Requirements:

• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Dependable with a respect for confidentiality and policies.
• Prior legal experience as legal assistant/paralegal in insurance defense strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of civil litigation procedures.
• Knowledge of ProLaw software.