Legal Assistant Paralegal - Litigation

Looking to join a national defense firm that is progressive and innovative? Casual day every day, flexible work from home policy, diverse and inclusive, and attorneys that are collaborative and supportive across every office? If this sounds interesting, we are that firm and we are looking for paralegals to support our civil litigation practice group in our Orlando office. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of litigation experience in general liability and construction defect, and must have trial experience. Qualified candidates will assist our attorneys in all aspects of case management including, pre-trial preparation, summarizing of medical records, depositions, employment records, etc., and provide assistance with discovery work up. This is a hybrid position requiring you to come into the office. Therefore you must live in the greater Orlando area – no exceptions.

Familiar with trust guidelines and compliance

Experience with bank reconciliations

Ability to process and follow up on Subpoenas for the receipt of medical, employment, worker’s compensation, disability, taxes, educational, union records, etc.

Ability to communicate with experts, specifically prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review

High level of computer competency, in the complete Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage, e-Copy, PDF conversion

Trial preparation, including but not limited to the preparation of exhibits, witness materials and pre-trial documents

Assemble chronologies of key documents

Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants

Ability to redact claim files, medical records, police reports, emails, etc.

Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review

A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses

~ Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account

~401(k) retirement plan

~ PTO, paid sick time and paid holidays

~ A flexible work from home policy