Insurance Defense Paralegal

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC is seeking a Paralegal with civil defense litigation experience to join a Florida-based law firm in Tampa, FL. The role focuses on case management, document production, discovery, and trial preparation for state and federal court matters.

The ideal candidate will have experience in medical records review, chronology creation, and coordinating with witnesses and experts. A hybrid schedule is offered after six months on-site, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• A.S degree in paralegal studies and a paralegal certificate , B.A in paralegal studies or other field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of law firm experience
• Ability to produce accurate work product in a timely manner
• Ability to travel as needed
• Team player
• Hybrid schedule offered after 6 months of on-site employment.

Responsibilities

• Document management: obtain, organize, review and summarize documents in cases.
• Assist in document production: organize, review, and index records.
• Draft requests to obtain medical, employment, and other pertinent records.
• Organize and prepare outlines and narrative summaries for medical records for internal use and for presentation.
• Prepare medical chronologies.
• Set-up and maintain Summation database as needed on case-by-case basis.
• Assist in discovery investigation: prepare indexes to depositions and deposition exhibits.
• Draft discovery and pleadings to include interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production, and notices of taking depositions.
• Monitor the production of necessary records.
• Contact witnesses, investigators, experts, and other interested parties as necessary.
• Travel to accident scenes and impound yards to photograph evidence as directed by attorney.
• Travel to meet with and interview witnesses as directed by partner.
• Schedule and attend pre-deposition conferences and depositions.
• Check attorneys' calendars for upcoming depositions, conferences, mediations, etc.
• Communicate with attorneys regarding materials needed.
• Periodically review correspondence file for update on case status.
• Prepare accurate time sheets in accordance with client guidelines and firm procedure.
• Prepare demonstrative aids (i.e., posters, etc.) for mediations and trials.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations for mediations.
• Attend mediations with attorney.
• Preparation of witness and exhibit disclosures and attend exhibit reviews with attorney.
• Preparation of trial notebooks and trial exhibits.
• Coordinate and supervise trial teams, and attend trial.
• Assist in training of new hires and provide coverage for other paralegals as necessary.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Skills

Case management

Document production

Medical records review

Discovery investigation

Trial preparation

State and Federal court experience

Confidentiality

Education

A.S. paralegal studies

Paralegal certificate

B.A. in paralegal studies or related field

Tools

Summation

PowerPoint

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing. A Florida based law firm is looking for a Paralegal with civil defense litigation experience to join their team in Tampa, FL! The ideal candidate must have experience in case management, document production, working with experts, review of medical records, medical chronologies, discovery investigation, discovery responses, trial preparation and experience working with State and Federal courts. The position requires exceptional oral and written skills, the ability to manage and prioritize a high-volume caseload, work in a team environment and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information related to cases and clients.

Job Duties:

• Document management: obtain, organize, review and summarize documents in cases.
• Assist in document production: organize, review, and index records.
• Draft requests to obtain medical, employment, and other pertinent records.
• Organize and prepare outlines and narrative summaries for medical records for internal use and for presentation.
• Prepare medical chronologies.
• Set-up and maintain Summation database as needed on case-by-case basis.
• Assist in discovery investigation: prepare indexes to depositions and deposition exhibits.
• Draft discovery and pleadings to include interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production, and notices of taking depositions.
• Monitor the production of necessary records.
• Contact witnesses, investigators, experts, and other interested parties as necessary.
• Travel to accident scenes and impound yards to photograph evidence as directed by attorney.
• Travel to meet with and interview witnesses as directed by partner.
• Schedule and attend pre-deposition conferences and depositions.
• Check attorneys' calendars for upcoming depositions, conferences, mediations, etc.
• Communicate with attorneys regarding materials needed.
• Periodically review correspondence file for update on case status.
• Prepare accurate time sheets in accordance with client guidelines and firm procedure.
• Prepare demonstrative aids (i.e., posters, etc.) for mediations and trials.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations for mediations.
• Attend mediations with attorney.
• Preparation of witness and exhibit disclosures and attend exhibit reviews with attorney.
• Preparation of trial notebooks and trial exhibits.
• Coordinate and supervise trial teams, and attend trial.
• Assist in training of new hires and provide coverage for other paralegals as necessary.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications:

A.S degree in paralegal studies and a paralegal certificate , B.A in paralegal studies or other field, or equivalent experience5+ years of law firm experienceAbility to produce accurate work product in a timely mannerAbility to work independently with minimal supervision and ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlinesAbility to travel as neededTeam playerHybrid schedule offered after 6 months of on-site employment.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents:

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)