Insurance Defense Paralegal

Jobot; 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

Jobot in Miami, FL is seeking a paralegal to support attorneys in insurance defense litigation, including discovery, court filings, and trial preparation.

You will handle e-filing, research, discovery responses, medical records review, and billing, coordinating with clients and attorneys to advance case progress. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary.

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.

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.

Skills

Paralegal experience

E-filing

Legal research

Billing

Education

Paralegal certification

Tools

E-file systems

Job description

About the firm

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

Salary

Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 per year

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ethan Goldman

Benefits

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

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Background Checks

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.