Litigation Paralegal

Ullian Trial Law

Vero Beach (FL)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health reimbursement account

Short-term disability

Paid time off

Firm holidays

Professional development

In-office

Work-life balance

Job summary

Ullian Trial Law in Vero Beach, FL seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through the litigation process in complex personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases.

You will manage calendars, draft pleadings, organize medical records, coordinate experts, and prepare trial materials in a fast-paced team environment, with strong emphasis on accuracy and client communication.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
Experience in plaintiff personal injury, medical malpractice, or wrongful death strongly preferred.
Thorough understanding of Florida civil litigation procedures, court rules, and deadlines.

Responsibilities

Manage litigation calendars, deadlines, hearings, and court schedules.
Draft, review, and prepare pleadings, motions, notices, subpoenas, discovery requests, and other documents.
Coordinate and track written discovery and document production; organize and summarize medical records and damages documentation.
Coordinate expert witnesses and schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials.
Maintain accurate and organized case files and communicate with clients on case milestones.

Skills

Litigation

Paralegal

Florida procedure

Medical records

Trial prep

Education

None specified

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management

Job description

At Ullian Trial Law, we represent individuals and families whose lives have been forever affected by negligence. Our practice is dedicated to handling complex personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases, fighting tirelessly to secure justice and meaningful results for victims and their families.

We are not a settlement mill. We prepare every case as if it will go to trial. Our commitment to excellence, accountability, and client advocacy has earned us a reputation for delivering exceptional representation while treating clients with compassion, dignity, and respect.

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our growing team. This is an opportunity to work on high-stakes, life-changing cases alongside attorneys who are passionate about achieving outstanding outcomes. We are looking for someone who takes ownership, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our clients and the community.

Position Overview

The Litigation Paralegal will play a critical role in supporting attorneys throughout the litigation process, from filing suit through settlement, mediation, trial, or verdict. This position focuses on complex personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases and requires a professional who can manage multiple files, anticipate needs, and maintain exceptional attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with attorneys, teammates, clients, healthcare providers, expert witnesses, opposing counsel, and court personnel to ensure cases move efficiently and strategically through litigation.

Key Responsibilities

Manage litigation calendars, deadlines, hearings, and court schedules.
Draft, review, and prepare pleadings, motions, notices, subpoenas, discovery requests, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
Coordinate and track written discovery and document production.
Organize, summarize, and analyze medical records, billing records, and healthcare documentation.
Coordinate expert witnesses, including physicians, life-care planners, economists, vocational experts, and other damages experts.
Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, expert evaluations, and other case events.
Prepare mediation materials, trial exhibits, witness files, exhibit lists, and trial notebooks.
Maintain accurate and organized case files within the firm's case management system.
Communicate regularly with clients regarding case developments, deadlines, and litigation milestones.
Assist attorneys in developing case strategies and preparing damages presentations.
Support attorneys during trial preparation and trial proceedings as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience required.
Experience in plaintiff personal injury, medical malpractice, or wrongful death litigation strongly preferred.
Thorough understanding of Florida civil litigation procedures, court rules, and deadlines.
Experience reviewing, organizing, and summarizing medical records and damages-related documentation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple active litigation files while meeting strict deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.
Trial experience strongly preferred.
Familiarity with electronic filing systems.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, success means:

Cases move proactively and efficiently through litigation.
Deadlines are consistently met without supervision.
Trial and mediation preparation is thorough, strategic, and deadline-driven.
Medical records, discovery, and expert materials are meticulously organized.
Clients feel informed, supported, and cared for throughout the litigation process.
The litigation team operates more effectively because of your contributions.

We value exceptional talent and offer a competitive compensation package, including:

Above-market compensation for the right person
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Generous health reimbursement account from which you can pay premiums, copays, and other medical expenses.
Short-term disability insurance
Paid time off and firm holidays
Holiday office closure from Christmas Eve through New Years’ Day
Professional development and continuing education opportunities
Supportive, team-oriented work environment
Opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact cases that truly make a difference in clients' lives
Full-time in office position, based in Vero Beach, FL.
Monday to Thursday (8:30 am- 5:30 pm), with one-hour lunch
Friday (8:30 am- 3:00 pm), with one-hour lunch
Flexible Schedule may be available depending upon the circumstances.
Work-Life Balance: At Ullian Trial Law, family comes first. We support each other in ensuring an appropriate work-life balance. Our clients deserve our very best, but we cannot give our very best without personal fulfillment and reasonable downtime out of the office.

Who Thrives at Ullian Trial Law

Our best team members are driven, accountable, and committed to excellence. They take pride in their work, anticipate problems before they arise, and embrace responsibility rather than avoid it.

We are looking for an A-player who is: