Litigation Paralegal

Hinshaw & Culbertson; Miami, Coral Gables (FL, FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Miami seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal for construction defect, insurance defense and general civil matters. The role involves researching law, investigating facts, and preparing documents for attorneys according to established policies and procedures.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (preferred) and at least five years of insurance defense experience, plus strong E-filing, subpoena, exhibit and trial support skills. Excellent benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; five (5) or more years of insurance defense paralegal experience required.
• Experience with trial preparation and participation/attendance; organization of witness materials and exhibits; familiarity with exhibit software is preferred.
• Heavy experience with issuing and tracking subpoenas for records, including medical records.
• Knowledge in insurance defense, general civil, business and product liability defense litigation.
• Proficient with internet, Excel and Microsoft Word; strong editing and writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage case files from inception through trial or settlement.
• Prepare initial discovery requests (interrogatories, production requests, requests for admissions).
• E-file in State and Federal Courts.
• Track deadlines and monitor timeliness of responses.
• Prepare draft responses to discovery and accompanying logs.
• Prepare pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Prepare case and medical chronologies, deposition summaries and trial binders.
• Investigate facts as requested by attorneys and draft subpoenas (including medical subpoenas).
• Review medical records and assist with trial attendance as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Trial preparation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Sanction/Trial Director

TrialPad

Relativity

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a national law firm, currently has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Litigation Paralegal in our Miami office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Position Summary:

Our Miami office is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal in the areas of construction defect, insurance coverage and general civil, litigation who will perform a variety of duties including researching law, investigating facts, and preparing documents for attorneys according to established policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and management of case files from inception through trial/settlement.
• Prepare initial discovery, i.e., interrogatories, request for production, request for admissions.
• E-File in both State and Federal Court systems.
• Journal deadlines for responses and monitor for timeliness.
• Prepare draft responses to discovery, including document productions and corresponding privilege logs.
• Prepare legal documents such as briefs and pleadings.
• Prepare case and medical chronologies, agreements, deposition summaries/abstracts and trial binders for use by attorneys.
• Investigate facts as requested by attorneys.
• Draft and follow-up on subpoenas, including but not limited to medical.
• Review and analyze medical records.
• Attend trial as necessary.

Qualifications and Prior Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred; five (5) or more years of insurance defense experience required. Only applicants with this experience will be considered.
• Experience with trial preparation and participation/attendance, including organization of witness materials and preparation of physical and electronic exhibits; experience with exhibit manipulation software such as Sanction/Trial Director/TrialPad, Relativity and PowerPoint is preferred.
• Heavy experience with issuing and tracking subpoenas for records, including but not limited to medical.
• Knowledge in a variety of areas including insurance defense and general civil, business and product liability defense litigation.
• Working knowledge of internet, Excel and Microsoft Word software.
• E-Filing experience in both State and Federal Court systems.
• Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs.
• Listens and seeks clarification; responds well to questions.