Litigation Paralegal

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

PTO and paid holidays

Hybrid work from home policy

Referral program

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP in Orlando is seeking a paralegal to support our civil litigation practice. The role is hybrid, requiring you to come into the office, and candidates should have 5+ years of general liability and construction defect litigation, with trial experience.

You will assist with case management, pre-trial prep, medical records summaries, depositions, discovery, and related tasks. The ideal candidate is highly organized, self-motivated, and proficient in the Microsoft

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of litigation experience in general liability and construction defects.
• Must have trial experience and assist with all aspects of case management.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills; ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case management, pre-trial preparation, medical records summaries, depositions, and discovery.
• Prepare and organize exhibits, witness materials, and pre-trial documents.
• Assemble chronologies, review productions, redact records, and coordinate with experts.

Skills

Litigation experience

Trial experience

Case management

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Subpoenas handling

MS Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

iManage

e-Copy

PDF conversion

Tools

iManage

e-Copy

PDF conversion

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 civil litigation practice group in our Orlando office. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of litigation experience in general liability and construction defect, 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 Orlando area - no exceptions. Join the firm that is a bold differentiator in the industry.

Requirements:

• Familiar with trust guidelines and compliance
• Experience with bank reconciliations
• Professional and pleasant demeanor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Critical thinking and problem solving 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