Insurance Defense Litigation Paralegal – Trial Prep

Ascendo Resources; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo Resources in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a highly organized Litigation Paralegal to support a defense team in personal injury, medical malpractice, bodily injury and wrongful death matters from start to trial.

You will manage case files, discovery, medical records, deadlines, and assist with depositions, mediations, and trial prep, coordinating with insurance adjusters, clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in insurance defense, personal injury, or medical malpractice defense
• Working knowledge of state and federal civil procedure, discovery practice, and court filing procedures
• Experience reviewing and summarizing medical records
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple files and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with careful attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with e-filing systems

Responsibilities

• Open and organize new files; prepare and track pleadings, motions, and court filings, and monitor all deadlines and calendar dates
• Draft and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission
• Request, obtain, organize, and index medical records, billing records, and other documents from providers, claimants, and third parties
• Review and summarize medical records, deposition transcripts, and discovery responses; prepare chronologies and medical timelines
• Prepare deposition notices and subpoenas; assist with deposition preparation, exhibit binders, and post-deposition summaries
• Coordinate with insurance adjusters, clients, expert witnesses, court reporters, and opposing counsel
• Assist with carrier reporting, including initial case evaluations, status reports, and budget tracking
• Support mediation, settlement, and trial preparation, including document assembly, exhibit lists, trial notebooks, and on-site trial support
• Conduct basic legal and factual research, including claimant background, prior claims, and liens
• Maintain accurate time entries in accordance with carrier billing guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervising attorneys

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

E-filing systems familiarity

Education

Paralegal certificate or degree

Tools

Clio

CaseMap

Relativity

e-billing platforms

Job description

Ascendo Resources in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a highly organized Litigation Paralegal to support a defense team in personal injury, medical malpractice, bodily injury and wrongful death matters from start to trial.

You will manage case files, discovery, medical records, deadlines, and assist with depositions, mediations, and trial prep, coordinating with insurance adjusters, clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel.