Paralegal I (Contractor)

Slide Insurance - Fun. Innovation Driven. Fueled by Passion, Purpose and Technology.

At Slide, you will not only be part of a successful team, but you will also be part of our Slide Vibe/award winning culture where collaboration and innovation are expected, recognized and awarded!

Responsibilities Draft case specific written discovery requests, legal objections, and factual responses to written discovery. The requests and responses would be to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions.

Draft good faith letters to opposing counsel regarding outstanding discovery requests.

Draft discovery motions and responses to opposing discovery motions.

Prepare documents to be produced in response to Request for Production.

Draft Privilege Logs by identifying applicable privileges as it relates to claim and other documents.

Communicate with witnesses including field adjusters, engineers, contractors, insureds, and assist the handling attorney with preparation for depositions and trials.

Prepare electronic and paper exhibits for trial at attorney direction.

Assist and/or ensure that electronic binders for discovery, depositions, and pleadings are prepared for trial.

Communicate and coordinate with witnesses for trial attendance.

Arrange for equipment setup at the Courthouse as necessary.

Communicate with co-workers, management, clients, vendors, and others as needed in a courteous and professional manner.

Maintain the integrity of the company and products offered by complying with federal and state regulations as well as company policies and procedures.

Attendance at trial may be requested but is not required.

Perform other duties, as assigned.

What You’ll Need to Succeed Education, Experience, and Licensing Bachelor's degree preferred. High School diploma required.

Certificate in Paralegal Studies from an ABA-approved program preferred.

2+ years' experience working as a paralegal.

1+ years' experience with insurance claims especially with first party claims preferred.

Qualifications/Skills and Competencies Strong organization skills with the ability to successfully multi-task, prioritize and maintain the daily tasks for the assigned case load.

Strong communication and research skills.

Works collaboratively with team members and others.

Demonstrates desire to acquire effective trial skills with increased litigation complexity.

Personal integrity and adherence to a high degree of professionalism and ethical competency.

A thorough understanding of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.

A thorough understanding of the Florida Evidence Code.

A thorough understanding of all Administrative Orders in effect within each jurisdiction that the paralegal handles.

A thorough understanding of case law governing discovery in Florida.

Ability to work independently on discovery matters, independently spot issues and be able to target discovery to specific factual issues to apply the applicable law to the discovered facts.

Desire to live Slide's Core Values.

As set forth in Slide Insurance’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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