Litigation Paralegal - Insurance Defense

Ascendo Resources; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo Resources in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a highly organized Litigation Paralegal to support a defense team in personal injury, medical malpractice, bodily injury and wrongful death matters from start to trial.

You will manage case files, discovery, medical records, deadlines, and assist with depositions, mediations, and trial prep, coordinating with insurance adjusters, clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in insurance defense, personal injury, or medical malpractice defense
• Working knowledge of state and federal civil procedure, discovery practice, and court filing procedures
• Experience reviewing and summarizing medical records
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple files and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with careful attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with e-filing systems

Responsibilities

• Open and organize new files; prepare and track pleadings, motions, and court filings, and monitor all deadlines and calendar dates
• Draft and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission
• Request, obtain, organize, and index medical records, billing records, and other documents from providers, claimants, and third parties
• Review and summarize medical records, deposition transcripts, and discovery responses; prepare chronologies and medical timelines
• Prepare deposition notices and subpoenas; assist with deposition preparation, exhibit binders, and post-deposition summaries
• Coordinate with insurance adjusters, clients, expert witnesses, court reporters, and opposing counsel
• Assist with carrier reporting, including initial case evaluations, status reports, and budget tracking
• Support mediation, settlement, and trial preparation, including document assembly, exhibit lists, trial notebooks, and on-site trial support
• Conduct basic legal and factual research, including claimant background, prior claims, and liens
• Maintain accurate time entries in accordance with carrier billing guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervising attorneys

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

E-filing systems familiarity

Education

Paralegal certificate or degree

Tools

Clio

CaseMap

Relativity

e-billing platforms

Job description

Litigation Paralegal – Insurance Defense (Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Bodily Injury & Wrongful Death).

This role is with a litigation firm representing insurance carriers, healthcare providers, and insureds in the defense of personal injury, medical malpractice, bodily injury, and wrongful death claims. The firm is seeking an organized, detail-driven paralegal to join its defense team and support attorneys on a busy docket from first notice through trial.

The Role:

The Litigation Paralegal will work directly with defense attorneys managing a caseload of insurance defense matters. This position is responsible for the day-to-day handling of case files, discovery, medical records, and deadlines, and will be a key contributor to carrier reporting, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Open and organize new files; prepare and track pleadings, motions, and court filings, and monitor all deadlines and calendar dates
• Draft and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission
• Request, obtain, organize, and index medical records, billing records, and other documents from providers, claimants, and third parties
• Review and summarize medical records, deposition transcripts, and discovery responses; prepare chronologies and medical timelines
• Prepare deposition notices and subpoenas; assist with deposition preparation, exhibit binders, and post-deposition summaries
• Coordinate with insurance adjusters, clients, expert witnesses, court reporters, and opposing counsel
• Assist with carrier reporting, including initial case evaluations, status reports, and budget tracking
• Support mediation, settlement, and trial preparation, including document assembly, exhibit lists, trial notebooks, and on-site trial support
• Conduct basic legal and factual research, including claimant background, prior claims, and liens
• Maintain accurate time entries in accordance with carrier billing guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervising attorneys

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in insurance defense, personal injury, or medical malpractice defense
• Working knowledge of state and federal civil procedure, discovery practice, and court filing procedures
• Experience reviewing and summarizing medical records
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple files and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with careful attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with e-filing systems

Preferred

• Paralegal certificate, associate's or bachelor's degree, or ABA-approved paralegal program
• Experience with wrongful death or catastrophic injury defense
• Familiarity with carrier billing and reporting guidelines and e-billing platforms
• Experience with case management and document review software (e.g., Clio, CaseMap, Relativity, or similar)
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
• Experience supporting trials and mediations