Litigation Paralegal

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) program

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. in Jacksonville is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support an insurance defense practice, managing cases from inception through trial with meticulous attention to deadlines.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in litigation, strong knowledge of Florida procedures, experience with discovery and medical records review, and proficiency in MS Office and legal case management software.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Insurance defense experience required.
• Strong understanding of Florida state court procedures and deadlines.
• Experience with discovery, medical records review, and trial preparation.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense files through all phases of litigation.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, notices, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, inspections, and expert meetings.
• Review, organize, and summarize medical records, claim files, and other case-related documents.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, exhibit management, and witness coordination.
• Track court deadlines and ensure compliance with Florida procedural rules.
• Conduct factual investigations and legal research as needed.
• Maintain communication with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Insurance defense experience

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management software

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected Jacksonville law firm to identify an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its growing team. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and enjoys taking ownership of cases from inception through trial.

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of litigation experience, with a strong background supporting insurance defense matters.

What You'll Do

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense files through all phases of litigation

• Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, notices, and other legal documents

• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, inspections, and expert meetings

• Review, organize, and summarize medical records, claim files, and other case-related documents

• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, exhibit management, and witness coordination

• Track court deadlines and ensure compliance with Florida procedural rules

• Conduct factual investigations and legal research as needed

• Maintain communication with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience

• Insurance defense experience required

• Strong understanding of Florida state court procedures and deadlines

• Experience with discovery, medical records review, and trial preparation

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software

Why Join This Firm?

• Competitive compensation package

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits

• 401(k) program

• Paid time off and holidays

• Opportunity for long-term career growth and advancement

• Work alongside highly regarded attorneys and legal professionals

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $68,000.00 per year