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Legal Staff Paralegal in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. Jun 11,2018 May 08,2018 Location USA Fort Lauderdale FL
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Legal Staff

Litigation - Personal Injury

Min 3 yrs required

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Paralegal - Personal Injury Defense The candidate supports attorneys with a busy practice with an emphasis on personal injury defense litigation matters. This is a hands-on position that involves working collaborative with clients and employees of the firm. Organizes and analyzes documentary evidence including contracts, records, reports, depositions, discovery, investigative and other documents and summaries. Reviews and summarizes records as needed. Interpretation and preparation of chronologies and summaries as requested. Under attorney direction drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents as required including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, interrogatories, contracts, opinions, position papers, letters, etc., and other documents as necessary. Prepares and handles tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other request for information. Ensures organization of files including maintenance and management. Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement. Performs timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to case. Conducts legal research using online media for experts, background searches, case investigation. Assists attorneys preparing legal defenses for cases. Communicates with clients, witnesses, experts. Maintains calendar for trial and discovery deadlines. Obtains trial settings, coordinates and assist in preparation. Performs other duties as assigned. Must have 3+ years of prior paralegal experience in civil defense litigation, preferably in a high-volume, fast-paced law firm environment. Experience in personal injury defense law preferred. Requires critical thinking skills, superior communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. High School Diploma or its equivalent is essential.

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