Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

- General attorney support

- Preparing/drafting correspondence and pleadings

- Preparing/drafting correspondence and discovery

- Maintaining attorneys’ calendar

- Manage trial deadlines, prepare pre-trial binders/preparations

- Scheduling, coordinating and confirming hearings; depositions; mediation; EUO’s; ‘prep’ with attorneys’, meetings, etc.

- E-Filing with State/Federal courts

- Familiar with Civil Rules of Procedure in Florida and general understanding of how the case will flow in Litigation

- Knowledge of how a pre-suit matter works in Florida for Personal Injury, along with throughout the course of Litigation

- Issuing and following up on subpoenas (when applicable)

- Ensure documents are saved and filed into the appropriate document management system

Qualifications/Skills required:

- Punctuality, detail orientation with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to take initiative in handling projects, anticipating what needs to be done, ability to understand, follow specific instructions in oral and written form

- Knowledge of state or federal court rules and e-filing procedures, or ability to review same for further reference

- Excellent typing skills; strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; PDF applications (Adobe, Foxit, etc.) and document/case management (preferably Aderant Total Office);

- Secretarial/Clerical skill set

- Highly organized, self-motivating and self-starter

Must be diligent and positive worker, able to work in a team atmosphere, positive, self-starter and eager to learn and advance. Pay is commensurate with experience with bonus opportunities. Insurance Benefits after 90-day probationary period.

MUST have law firm experience. Personal Injury experience preferred but not required, knowledge of Personal Injury is required.

Bilingual : preferred, but not required

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)