Job Details: Job Location: Plantation - Plantation, FL, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Legal, 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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