Paralegal

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At Slide, you will not only be part of a successful team, but you will also be a part of our Slide Vibe/award winning culture where collaboration and innovation are expected, recognized and awarded!

Here’s some of the ways that you’ll make an impact in this role:

• Drafts case specific written discovery requests, legal objections, and factual responses to written discovery. The requests and responses would be to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions.


• Drafts good faith letters to opposing counsel regarding outstanding discovery requests.


• Drafts discovery motions and responses to opposing discovery motions.


• Prepares non-party subpoenas for documents.


• Prepares documents to be produced in response to Request for Production.


• Drafts Privilege Logs by identifying applicable privileges as it relates to claim and other documents.


• Communicates with witnesses including field adjusters, engineers, contractors, insureds, etc. and assist the handling attorney with preparation for depositions and trials.


• Prepares electronic and paper exhibits for trial at attorney direction.


• Assists and/or ensures that electronic binders for discovery, depositions, and pleadings are prepared for trial.


• Communicates and coordinates with witnesses for trial attendance.


• Arranges for equipment setup at the Courthouse as necessary.


• Communicates with co-workers, management, clients, vendors, and others as needed in a courteous and professional manner.


• Maintains the integrity of the company and products offered by complying with federal and state regulations as well as company policies and procedures.


• Attendance at trial may be requested but is not required.


• Perform other duties, as assigned.

What You’ll Need to Succeed 

Education, Experience, and Licensing:

• Bachelor's degree preferred. High School diploma required.


• Certificate in Paralegal Studies from an ABA-approved program preferred.


• 2+ years' experience working as a paralegal.


• 1+ years' experience with insurance claims especially with first party claims preferred.

Qualifications/Skills and Competencies:

• Strong organization skills with the ability to successfully multi-task, prioritize and maintain the daily tasks for the assigned case load.


• Strong communication and research skills.


• Works collaboratively with team members and others.


• Demonstrates desire to acquire effective trial skills with increased litigation complexity.


• Personal integrity and adherence to a high degree of professionalism and ethical competency.


• A thorough understanding of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure


• A thorough understanding of the Florida Evidence Code.


• A thorough understanding of all Administrative Orders in effect within each jurisdiction that the paralegal handles.


• A thorough understanding of case law governing discovery in Florida.


• Ability to work independently on discovery matters, independently spot issues and be able to target discovery to specific factual issues to apply the applicable law to the discovered facts.


• Desire to live Slide's Core Values