Litigation Paralegal

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, disability,

PTO and holidays

Flexible work from home policy

Referral program

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP in Orlando is seeking a paralegal to support its civil litigation practice. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of litigation experience in general liability and construction defect, with trial experience.

The role involves case management, pre-trial preparation, deposition and records review, and discovery support in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This is a hybrid position requiring you to come into the office.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting civil litigation, especially general liability and construction defect cases.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case management, including pre-trial preparation, medical record summaries, depositions, and employment records.
• Help with discovery and document production review; organize exhibits and materials for trial.

Skills

Litigation support

Trial experience

Document management

Microsoft Office

Subpoenas handling

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