JOB SUMMARY
The Paralegal will support in-house attorneys in all aspects of litigation and file management
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Proactively support three (3) or more attorneys
- Draft pleadings and motions for attorney review, and file them with the court
- Aid attorneys with interrogatories, requests for production and other discovery requests
- Draft discovery response shells
- Preparation of initial disclosures and documents
- Preparation of non-party Subpoenas, including review of records received
- Preparation for trial, including preparation of trial exhibits, trial subpoenas, and/or demonstrative aids
- Organize documents for depositions
- Assist attorneys with organization for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials
- Conduct legal research of arguments to be presented
- Correspond via email with opposing counsel, experts and court
- Administrative duties may be required such as maintaining attorneys' calendars, scheduling legal events, and ensuring deadlines are met
- Mentor and train Legal Assistants as needed
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 5 years of Paralegal experience preferred
- Property insurance defense and litigation experience preferred
- Trial preparation experience preferred
- Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices, etc.
- Must be self-managed and be able to work independently
- Solid organizational skills and strong attention to detail in meeting deadlines
- Advanced knowledge of software applications including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- Must have an ability to use Florida's E-Filing System and other relevant web based systems
- Ability to accurately process a variety of tasks and high volumes of work in a fast-paced environment
- Superior interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
- Resourceful research and analytical skills
- Holds a high level of professionalism
EDUCATION & TRAINING
- Associates' Degree required, Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS
- Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-certified program preferred
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