Paralegal
Plantation, Florida
FULL_TIME |
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 #HCI1 Qualifications: