Fort Lauderdale, FL2 days ago
Previous experience required: 2 years of recent civil litigation experience, preferably insurance defense involving bodily injury, medical malpractice, or personal injury Prior paralegal experience, litigation Background in drafting discovery responses, trial preparation, and drafting motions/pleadings Familiarity with Florida court rules and procedures Experience reviewing medical records and preparing medical chronologies Key skills required Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, prioritize workload, multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and communicate effectively Strong written communication skills, attention to detail Technology/software experience required Strong software/technical skills Experience using Evermap and/or Adobe Bookmarking Working knowledge of a Case Management system Working Knowledge of a Document Storage system Education requirements including licensing and certifications Prior litigation or paralegal experience, paralegal degree/certificate/certification, medical training, or relevant coursework or legal studies degree Additional Details Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately. Paralegal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assist attorneys in discovery and pre-trial matters under attorney supervision Assist attorneys in handling assigned case files and delivering other legal services under attorney supervision Prepare cases for court appearances, depositions, and trial including contacting experts and clients Involvement with medical record collection, medical record and billing summaries, and medical chronologies Draft motions and pleadings Qualifications Please only apply for this position if you meet the minimum requirements.