Insurance Defense Paralegal

Leoforce; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

AD&D insurance

Dental insurance

Free parking

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Leoforce in Miami, FL is seeking an Insurance Defense Paralegal to support attorneys across litigation stages, including discovery, filings, and trial prep. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of paralegal experience in insurance defense, proficiency with e-file systems and legal software, and strong research skills.

Experience with medical records and billing is required. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of paralegal experience, preferably in insurance defense.
• Proficiency in e-filing and other legal software.
• Strong legal research skills with the ability to analyze complex materials.
• Experience in litigation support, including preparing discovery responses and objections.
• Familiarity with medical records and the ability to summarize pertinent information.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines.
• Experience with time entries and billing in a legal setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive approach to work, with ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Paralegal certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of litigation, including discovery, court filings, and trial prep.
• Use e-file systems to ensure accurate and timely filing of legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support case development and strategy.
• Provide litigation support by preparing discovery responses and objections.
• Review and summarize medical records and other case-related documents.
• Manage time entries and billing with accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain an organized calendar of deadlines and court dates.
• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, and other parties to ensure effective communication.
• Perform administrative tasks such as document management, correspondence, and client intake as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation support

E-filing

Medical records

Organizational skills

Billing

Verbal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Paralegal cert

Education

Paralegal certification

Tools

E-filing systems

Legal software

Job description

Insurance Defense Paralegal

Miami, FL, US

Experience

Mid Level

Salary

$65,000 - $85,000 per year

Responsibilities

• Assisting attorneys with all aspects of litigation including discovery, court filings, and trial preparation.
• Utilizing e-file systems to ensure accurate and timely filing of legal documents.
• Conducting thorough legal research and analysis to support case development and strategy.
• Providing litigation support by preparing discovery responses and objections.
• Reviewing and summarizing medical records and other case-related documents.
• Managing time entries and billing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintaining an organized calendar of case deadlines, court dates, and other important events.
• Collaborating with attorneys, clients, and other parties to ensure effective communication and case progression.
• Performing administrative tasks such as document management, correspondence, and client intake as needed.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in insurance defense.
• Proficiency in e-filing and other legal software.
• Strong legal research skills with the ability to analyze complex legal materials.
• Experience in litigation support, including preparing discovery responses and objections.
• Familiarity with medical records and the ability to accurately summarize pertinent information.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage a busy calendar and meet deadlines.
• Experience with time entries and billing in a legal setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A proactive approach to work, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A paralegal certification or equivalent legal qualification is preferred.

A bit about us

Our client is a well known insurance defense firm. Their practice areas include premises liability, automOur Clientle liability, trucking and transportation, motor carrier and freight broker liability, personal injury protection, admiralty and maritime, negligent security, medical malpractice, etc.

Why join us

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance