Litigation Paralegal

Leeds Professional Resources; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Professional Resources seeks an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to support cases from inception through settlement or trial in a fast-paced firm in Florida. The ideal candidate will handle high-volume caseloads and communicate effectively in English and Spanish with clients, attorneys, insurers, and medical providers.

The role requires strong organization, proactive work style, and the ability to manage deadlines while supporting multiple attorneys across all phases of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree OR Paralegal Certificate required.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish — verbal and written.
• Prior experience as Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal.
• Strong knowledge of personal injury litigation process.
• Experience with discovery, pleadings, subpoenas, depositions, hearings, and trial prep.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support personal injury cases through litigation.
• Assist attorneys with case prep from pre-litigation through trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, notices, subpoenas and related documents.
• Prepare and respond to discovery: interrogatories, requests for production, admissions.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, IMEs, and trial prep.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files and calendars.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Case management

Legal research

High-volume caseload handling

Education

Bachelor's degree OR Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Legal case management software

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to join a fast-paced, growing law firm. The ideal candidate will have strong experience supporting personal injury litigation from case inception through settlement or trial and be comfortable managing a high-volume caseload.

The successful candidate must be fully bilingual in English and Spanish , with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with clients, attorneys, insurance companies, medical providers, and other parties in both languages.

This position requires someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently while supporting multiple attorneys and managing competing deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support personal injury cases throughout the litigation process.


• Assist attorneys with case preparation from pre-litigation through trial.


• Draft, prepare, and organize pleadings, motions, discovery, notices, subpoenas, and other legal documents.


• Prepare and respond to discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions.


• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, independent medical examinations, and trial preparation.


• Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical case files.


• Communicate with clients regarding case status, appointments, documentation, and litigation-related matters.


• Communicate with opposing counsel, insurance carriers, medical providers, experts, and other third parties.


• Obtain and organize medical records, medical bills, employment records, and other case-related documentation.


• Assist with medical record and bill reviews.


• Prepare case chronologies, demand packages, discovery summaries, and other litigation materials.


• Track important case deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and filing requirements.


• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibits, witness information, trial binders, and other materials.


• E-file documents with state and federal courts as required.


• Maintain calendars and monitor deadlines, court dates, and statutes of limitation.


• Conduct basic legal research as needed.


• Assist with settlement documentation and case closing procedures.


• Provide professional communication and support to Spanish-speaking clients throughout the litigation process.

Qualifications

** Required:**

• ** Bachelor's degree OR Paralegal Certificate.**


• ** Fully bilingual in English and Spanish — verbal and written.**


• Previous experience as a Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal.


• Strong knowledge of the personal injury litigation process.


• Experience with discovery, pleadings, subpoenas, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.


• Strong understanding of case management and litigation deadlines.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.


• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload and prioritize multiple deadlines.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook.


• Experience with legal case management software preferred.

Preferred Experience

• 3+ years of personal injury litigation paralegal experience.


• Experience working directly with personal injury attorneys.


• Experience handling cases from filing through settlement/trial.


• Experience communicating with Spanish-speaking clients.


• Experience preparing discovery and litigation documents.


• Experience with state and federal court e-filing systems.