Litigation Paralegal – Limited Term Employment

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Paralegal with three years of Florida Civil Litigation experience. Assisting attorneys in preparing legal documents and supporting civil litigation efforts.

Responsibilities:

  • Assists the attorneys in answering interrogatories and preparing motions, complaints, briefs and other legal documents
  • Performs all types of legal support work assigned research as permitted by the rules of the State Bar
  • Obtains, reviews and summarizes medical records at the direction of trial attorneys and has them reviewed by experts as necessary
  • Arranges for medical examinations
  • Assists attorneys in preparing motions, and researches legal points in connection therewith
  • Assists attorneys in interviewing witnesses preparatory to and during trials as necessary
  • Assists attorneys in preparing documents and evidence for trial
  • Performs other functions as assigned

Requirements:

  • At least three years of Florida Civil Litigation experience
  • Drafting discovery responses and expert retention
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • 2 year Associates Degree OR 3 years experience working as a Paralegal
  • Paralegal certificate or a degree in paralegal studies or the completion of at least one year of law school
  • Preferred: Bachelor's degree
  • Paralegal certificate from American Bar Association (ABA) approved program
  • One year experience working in a civil litigation law firm

Benefits:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off