Boca Raton: Paralegal

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP; Boca Raton (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP seeks an experienced paralegal to support its General Liability group in a hybrid Boca Raton office. The role emphasizes trial prep, document management, and coordinating with experts and litigation teams.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of general liability litigation experience, strong subpoena handling, and excellent written and verbal communication. This position requires reliability, organization, and a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Must possess a paralegal certificate.
• Professional and pleasant demeanor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to process and follow up on subpoenas for the receipt of medical, employment, worker’s compensation, disability, taxes, educational, union records, etc.
• Ability to communicate with experts, specifically prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review.
• Ability to respond timely and effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to multi-task independently, be proactive and successfully manage a variety of demands.
• High level of computer competency, in the complete Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage, e-Copy, PDF conversion.
• Trial preparation, including but not limited to the preparation of exhibits, witness materials and pre-trial documents.
• Ability to prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, and trial preparation.
• Assemble chronologies of key documents.
• Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants.
• Ability to redact claim files, medical records, police reports, emails, etc.
• Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review.
• Requires the ability to work 40 Hours a week M-F 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
• Reliable with excellent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in case management including pre-trial preparation, summarizing of medical records, depositions, employment records, etc., and provide assistance with discovery work up.
• Trial preparation and exhibit organization for cases.
• Prepare and organize records, reviews and exhibits for trial.
• Coordinate with experts and prepare materials for expert review.
• Review and organize document productions from opposing parties and co-defendants.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Trial preparation

Paralegal experience

Team collaboration

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

iManage

e-Copy

PDF conversion

Job description

Looking to join a national defense firm that is progressive and innovative? Casual day every day, flexible work from home policy, diverse and inclusive, and attorneys that are collaborative and supportive across every office? If this sounds interesting, we are that firm and we are looking for paralegals to support our general liability group. Ideal candidates will have at least 5-10 years of general liability litigation experience and must have trial experience. Qualified candidates will assist our attorneys in all aspects of case management including, pre-trial preparation, summarizing of medical records, depositions, employment records, etc., and provide assistance with discovery work up. You must be extremely organized and self-motivated. This is a hybrid position requiring you to come into the office. Therefore you must live in the Greater Boca Raton area – no exceptions. Join the firm that is a bold differentiator in the industry.

Requirements:

• Must possess a paralegal certificate
• Professional and pleasant demeanor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to process and follow up on Subpoenas for the receipt of medical, employment, worker’s compensation, disability, taxes, educational, union records, etc.
• Ability to communicate with experts, specifically prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
• Ability to respond timely and effectively in a team atmosphere
• Ability to multi-task independently, be proactive and successfully manage a variety of demands
• High level of computer competency, in the complete Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage, e-Copy, PDF conversion
• Trial preparation, including but not limited to the preparation of exhibits, witness materials and pre-trial documents
• Ability to prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, and trial preparation
• Assemble chronologies of key documents
• Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants
• Ability to redact claim files, medical records, police reports, emails, etc.
• Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
• Requires the ability to work 40 Hours a week M-F 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
• Reliable with excellent attendance

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
• Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account