Paralegal Insurance Defense Personal Injury (357b/o)

Established and well-known Florida based insurance company is currently seeking an experienced liability paralegal with bodily injury litigation experience to join their team. They are a fast-growing, diverse company with a strong emphasis on values and integrity and are looking for the next generation of industry professionals. They offer stability as well as great benefits and compensation.

The successful candidate will have experience in insurance defense specifically in the area of personal injury and specifically bodily injury.  The paralegal position will support attorneys by preparing legal documents and correspondence, including motions, pleadings, and discovery requests. The ideal candidate is an energetic, detail-oriented Liability Paralegal with experience preparing case files/witnesses for trial. A paralegal who knows how to manage the attorneys’ calendars, schedule appointments/meetings, and coordinate examinations for the defense experts. Able to effectively communicate with clients regarding relevant aspects of the case, including but not limited to drafting discovery responses. Among other things, spends time maintaining files, answering phone calls, along with other assigned administrative duties.

This vital role supports legal operations by managing case files, conducting legal research, and assisting with litigation in personal injury and premises liability insurance defense matters. A proactive approach and strong organizational skills are a must to manage cases efficiently and support the firms’ legal initiatives. This position is full-time and on site in Miami, Florida.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and schedule CMES.


• Communicate with clients and expert witnesses.


• Maintain working knowledge of Florida Circuit Court procedures. Reviews court dockets and retrieve case information.


• Bring a well-developed sense of organization to coordinate workflow.


• Have general knowledge of law office operations, practices, and procedures.


• Experience in filing and scheduling procedures of the various courts, as well as how to use federal and state e-filing and e-Court systems.


• Exercise independent initiative and judgment in daily tasks.


• Assist in the preparation, review, filing, and service of pleadings, motions, discovery, and subpoenas.


• Review and prepares documents for document production requests.


• Analyze and respond to incoming discovery.


• Review and analyze medical records.


• Take initiative to move case files to trial/resolution. Work autonomously, with low supervision.


• Return telephone calls /voicemails on time.


• Maintain a clean email inbox.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3+ years of liability paralegal experience with an emphasis in bodily injury and premises liability litigation


• Strong knowledge of liability law areas, including personal injury and premises liability litigation procedures.


• Proficiency in legal case management software such as NEOs and document management systems like Image Right.


• Excellent research skills using Westlaw and LexisNexis to gather pertinent legal information


• Effective legal drafting skills with attention to detail for motions, pleadings, and correspondence.


• Superior organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.


• Experience in legal administrative tasks, including data entry, filing, proofreading, transcription, and document review.


• Strong communication skills with professional phone etiquette for interviewing clients and coordinating with expert witnesses and claims staff.


• Project management capabilities to support complex litigation processes efficiently.


• Clerical experience combined with administrative expertise in a law office setting.

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Vision insurance


• Disability Insurance (Long-term/Short-Term)


• Life Insurance


• Paid time off