Litigation Paralegal

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; Boca Raton (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Insurance including medical, dental, V

Vision coverage

PTO and holidays

Flexible work from home policy

Referral program

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP in Florida is seeking a paralegal to support our general liability group. Ideal candidates will have 5-10 years of litigation experience and trial exposure, with strong case management and meticulous record organization.

This is a hybrid position requiring you to come into the office in the greater Tampa, Miami or Boca Raton area; we offer a flexible work-from-home policy, competitive pay, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate required.
• 5–10 years of litigation experience with trial exposure.
• Highly organized and self-motivated.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of case management, including pre-trial preparation.
• Summarize medical records and organize employment, worker’s comp, and other records.
• Prepare and organize exhibits for depositions and trial.
• Manage discovery requests and document productions.
• Coordinate with experts and review for expert witness use.

Skills

Litigation support

Trial experience

Case management

Subpoenas handling

MS Office

Document review

Communication skills

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Looking to join a national defense firm that is progressive and innovative? Casual day every day, flexible work from home policy, diverse and inclusive, and attorneys that are collaborative and supportive across every office? If this sounds interesting, we are that firm and we are looking for paralegals to support our general liability group. Ideal candidates will have at least 5-10 years of litigation experience in general liability and must have trial experience. Qualified candidates will assist our attorneys in all aspects of case management including, pre-trial preparation, summarizing of medical records, depositions, employment records, etc., and provide assistance with discovery work up. You must be extremely organized and self-motivated. This is a hybrid position requiring you to come into the office. Therefore you must live in the greater Tampa, Miami or Boca Raton areas – no exceptions. Join the firm that is a bold differentiator in the industry.

Requirements:

• Must possess a paralegal certificate
• Professional and pleasant demeanor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to process and follow up on Subpoenas for the receipt of medical, employment, worker’s compensation, disability, taxes, educational, union records, etc.
• Ability to communicate with experts, specifically prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
• Ability to respond timely and effectively in a team atmosphere
• Ability to multi-task independently, be proactive and successfully manage a variety of demands
• High level of computer competency, in the complete Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage, e-Copy, PDF conversion
• Trial preparation, including but not limited to the preparation of exhibits, witness materials and pre-trial documents
• Ability to prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, and trial preparation
• Assemble chronologies of key documents
• Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants
• Ability to redact claim files, medical records, police reports, emails, etc.
• Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
• Requires the ability to work 40 Hours a week M-F 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
• Reliable with excellent attendance

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
• Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account
• PTO, paid sick time and paid holidays
• A flexible work from home policy
• Referral program