Legal Staff Paralegal in Orlando, FL

Law Firm

Orlando, FL

Legal Staff Paralegal in Orlando, FL

Legal Staff

5-7 yrs required

No

Insurance Defense Paralegal - Trial Paralegal

Job Title: Insurance Defense Paralegal - Trial Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:

- The paralegal will be responsible for preparing discovery responses and objections.
- Summarization of medical and other types of records is required.
- The candidate must have knowledge of trial deadlines and extensive knowledge of redaction procedures.
- The role requires an individual who is extremely organized and knowledgeable in drafting medical chronologies.
- Responsibilities include drafting non-party subpoenas and deposition subpoenas.
- The paralegal will be extensively involved in the preparation of trial binders and exhibits.
- Ability to assist with large document production is essential.
- Must utilize Adobe for electronic production issues and other litigation paralegal tasks.
- Proven ability to properly capture time and bill according to client guidelines is necessary.

Education and Experience Information:

- An associate degree or better in Paralegal Studies or a related field is required.
- The candidate must have at least 7 years of recent trial defense litigation experience.
- The position requires a Florida Registered Paralegal and NALA Certified Paralegal certification.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Typing speed must be at least 60 words per minute.
- The candidate must have knowledge of trial procedures, indicating this is not an entry-level position.
- Required behaviors include being dedicated, thought-provoking, a team player, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and a self-starter.

Salary Information:

- The law firm offers a competitive salary.
- Benefits include a choice from several health, dental, disability, and life insurance plans.
- A 401(k) with an employer matching component is available.
- The work environment is supportive and team-oriented.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

- The law firm is an equal employment opportunity employer.
- The firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons.
- Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status, consistent with federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws.