Litigation Paralegal- 2654483

Please send resume should you be interested in the following Litigation Paralegal position located in Miami. This is a full-time, direct-hire position with a salary between 70-80K plus OT and awesome benefits.

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Title : Litigation Paralegal

Location : Miami

Salary : 70-80K

OT Eligible : YES

Work Environment : 1 day remote after initial 90 day ramp up period (could be less)

Litigation Paralegals with 5+ years of prior Insurance Defense experience, preferably with prior experience in handling General Liability, Personal Injury, and / or Wrongful Death claims.

Primary Responsibilities

• Demonstrated effectiveness at obtaining and managing client documents, including electronic data, and determining potential existence of documents that may be relevant to each case.
• Regularly conduct litigation, criminal, and civil background checks and obtains properly authenticated records as needed.
• Consistently and accurately identify and prepare all documents for production including bates labeling and redacting for privileged and confidential information.
• Effectively assists in preparation for trial including managing exhibits and all evidentiary matters, witness lists, files and subpoenas, coordinates and attends witness prep meetings; assists at trial.
• Conducts online research and able to utilize the firm’s electronic resources efficiently and effectively.
• Able to juggle multiple assignments and / or deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor and timely seeks assistance when needed.
• Summarize medical records, bills and supporting documents, as well as create medical chronologies and bill summaries.
• Communicate with clients, carriers, and counsel effectively in a team environment.
• Works closely with retained expert witness to include review of qualifications, selection, retention and serve as a general liaison between our firm and retained experts.
• Reviews and ensures accuracy of vendor invoices; timely submits invoices to Accounting for processing.

Skills & Abilities

• Attendance & Punctuality : Be consistently at work and on time; arrive at meetings and appointments on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Communication : Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer Service : Respond promptly to attorney and client requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.
• Dependability : Follow instructions; complete tasks on time; commit to the hours necessary to complete assignments; work independently.
• Professionalism : Approach others in a tactful manner; treat others with respect; react well under pressure.
• Team Work : Contribute to building a positive team spirit; support everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Technical Skills : Possess basic PC skills; Ability to use phone system, copier, scanner, fax, and printer.

Minimum Qualifications

• College Degree and / or Paralegal Certificate from ABA Approved Program.
• Florida Registered Paralegal, preferred.
8 days ago