Legal Staff Paralegal in Coral Gables, FL

Law Firm

Coral Gables, FL

Legal Staff Paralegal in Coral Gables, FL

Legal Staff

Min 1 yrs required

No

Job Title:
1st Party Property Damage - Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
Litigation Paralegals at the law firm work directly with attorneys to assist with ongoing cases and prepare for trials if necessary. They are responsible for conducting fact-finding projects and maintaining all case files. Essential job functions include:
- Performing secretarial, clerical, and data entry duties
- Preparing correspondence on their own initiative for attorney approval and drafting legal documents as required
- Managing documents using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe
- Drafting legal court documents, such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, and subpoenas
- Communicating with clients
- Performing other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience Information:
- Full-time position with working hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
- 1+ years of paralegal experience required
- Bi-lingual proficiency in English and Spanish
- Experience in first-party property or general litigation
- Familiarity with case management software
- Experience with e-filing in both state and federal courts
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment
- Effective and efficient communication skills with clients and co-workers
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workload
- Team-oriented mindset

Salary Information:
The firm offers a competitive wage as part of its benefits package for full-time employees. Though specific salary figures are not provided, the benefits package includes:
- Paid Time Off, Holiday, Bereavement, and Sick Time
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan with firm match
- Group Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
- Employer-Covered Supplemental Benefits
- Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
- Annual Performance Reviews

The law firm is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to support the well-being of its employees and their families.

Additional Information:
Founded in 2003, the law firm is a prominent law firm that has recovered over $1 billion for property damage and personal injury clients nationwide. With nearly 100 lawyers and more than 30 offices throughout the Central and Southeastern United States, the firm's primary goal is to achieve the most favorable outcome for clients, ensuring they receive the maximum compensation for their damages. The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and retains the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time, at its sole discretion. Employment is at will.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person