Paralegal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Assist a team of attorneys with various litigation defense responsibilities from the beginning to trial and closure.

• Oversee client cases from initiation through trial and finalization.

• Fulfill daily time entry billing obligations.

• Acquire, examine, analyze, and summarize documents, which include medical records, financial documents, and other pertinent case information.

• Prepare for trials, including the organization of trial binders, exhibits, and witness files.

• Manage the court docket calendar effectively.

• Generate status reports and deliver updates to relevant parties.

• Handle cases from start to finish while ensuring compliance with all court deadlines.

• Execute additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience, ideally in defense litigation support.

• A Bachelor’s degree and/or a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved institution.

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational capabilities.

• Strong time management abilities, with the capacity to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.

• Proficient communication skills to interact effectively with cross-functional teams, including attorneys, legal staff, court personnel, clients, and expert witnesses.

• Proven interest in defense litigation.

• Capability to conduct legal research; familiarity with Lexis is an advantage.

• Knowledge of reviewing and obtaining medical records.

• Experience in providing clear and detailed chronologies.

• Required experience with time entry billing in a law firm environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salaries.

• Bonuses.

• Generous benefits package.

• 401K plan.

• Medical coverage.

• Flexibility for remote work from any listed office location.

• A friendly office atmosphere.