Litigation Paralegal

A bit about us:

We are an established Fort Lauderdale litigation firm representing individuals and families in complex personal injury and civil litigation matters. Our practice is focused on advocating for clients who have suffered serious injuries or losses as a result of negligence.

Our attorneys handle cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, automobile and trucking accidents, premises liability, negligent security, catastrophic injuries and other complex litigation matters.

We are a team-oriented, detail-driven practice where preparation matters. Our cases require strong organization, attention to detail and a commitment to seeing matters through from litigation through resolution and, when necessary, trial.

Why join us?

• Established Fort Lauderdale Law Firm
• Meaningful Plaintiff-Side Work
• Litigation + Trial Exposure
• Collaborative Attorney & Paralegal Team
• Opportunity to Handle Substantive Litigation Work
• Health Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Full-Time, In-Office Position
• Downtown Fort Lauderdale Location

Job Details

A well-established Fort Lauderdale litigation firm is seeking an experienced Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to join its team.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of personal injury litigation experience and be comfortable supporting attorneys throughout the litigation process, including discovery, depositions, mediations and trial preparation.

This is a full-time, in-office opportunity for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys substantive litigation work and takes ownership of deadlines and case details.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and organize personal injury litigation files from inception through resolution and trial
• Assist attorneys with all phases of civil litigation
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, correspondence and other legal documents
• Prepare and coordinate discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production and requests for admissions
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations and other litigation events
• Maintain litigation calendars and monitor critical deadlines
• Obtain, organize and review medical records and medical billing
• Prepare medical record and deposition summaries
• Assist with expert witness coordination and case preparation
• Prepare exhibits, deposition materials, mediation materials and trial binders
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and courtroom logistics
• Communicate professionally with clients, medical providers, experts, opposing counsel and other parties
• E-file pleadings and other court documents
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical case files
• Conduct factual and legal research as needed
• Track case status and provide attorneys with timely updates
• Handle multiple cases and competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of personal injury litigation paralegal experience
• Strong preference for plaintiff-side personal injury experience
• Experience supporting cases through litigation, with trial experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and Florida court filing procedures
• Strong discovery experience
• Experience with depositions, subpoenas, hearings and mediations
• Experience reviewing and organizing medical records and billing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and multiple priorities
• Strong computer and legal technology skills
• Professional, dependable and team-oriented

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Full-time position
• 100% in-office
• Fort Lauderdale location

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