Insurance Defense Litigation Paralegal

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Ft. Lauderdale seeks a Litigation Paralegal with insurance defense and product liability experience. You will research law, investigate facts, and prepare documents for attorneys according to firm policies.

You will manage case files, draft discovery materials, e-file in State and Federal courts, and prepare deposition summaries. Strong legal research, writing, and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Three or more years of insurance defense and product liability litigation experience is required.
• Must have working knowledge of internet software; Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro, LexisNexis, PACER, Relativity, Sanction, TrialPad and E-Filing in State and Federal Courts.
• Written communication must be clear, with proper spelling and grammar, able to adjust writing style.
• Experience with trial preparation and exhibits preparation; familiarity with exhibit manipulation software such as Sanction/Trial Director/TrialPad and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of complex litigation, including medical malpractice, construction, products liability, etc.
• Excellent oral communication and ability to listen, ask questions, and seek clarification as needed.
• Problem solving: identify and resolve issues timely with analytical skills.
• Quality: accuracy and thoroughness; strive to improve quality.
• Analytical: synthesize complex information and research data.
• Design: attention to detail.
• Initiative: take independent actions and teamwork; offer help as needed.
• Dependability: follow instructions and extend hours when required.
• Teamwork: collaborate while balancing individual responsibilities.
• Interpersonal Skills: confidentiality and conflict resolution.
• Professionalism: accountability and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Manage case files from inception to mediation/arbitration/trial.
• Perform e-Filing in State and Federal Courts.
• Prepare initial discovery materials (interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admissions).
• Draft responses to discovery.
• Monitor deadlines and timeliness.
• Prepare deposition summaries/abstracts.
• Prepare legal documents and trial binders for attorneys.
• Record billable time per client guidelines.
• Investigate facts as requested by attorneys.
• Ensure proper indexing and filing of original documents.
• Attend trials as necessary.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Internet software

Excel

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat Pro

LexisNexis

PACER

Relativity

Sanction

TrialPad

TrialDirector

PowerPoint

E-Filing (State & Fed)

Job description

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Ft. Lauderdale seeks a Litigation Paralegal with insurance defense and product liability experience. You will research law, investigate facts, and prepare documents for attorneys according to firm policies.

You will manage case files, draft discovery materials, e-file in State and Federal courts, and prepare deposition summaries. Strong legal research, writing, and organizational skills are essential for success.