Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Cruser, Mitchell, Novitz, Sanchez, Gaston & Zimet, LLP
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience in insurance defense.
- Strong preference for candidates with E-Discovery experience.
- Proven initiative, self-direction, and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Manage case files, including document control, docket deadlines, and filing.
- Prepare and manage subpoenas and discovery requests.
- Assist in trial preparation and legal document drafting.
Skills
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Job description
Cruser Mitchell, a nationally recognized litigation defense firm, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant with a minimum of two years of litigation experience to join our growing Miami office. This role offers a professional work environment where your contributions are appreciated and support the success of the team. This position is ideal for someone who thrives on both the structure of legal administrative responsibilities and the substantive engagement of hands‑on case support.
- Manage case files, including document control, docket deadline calendaring, and filing.
- Managing and scheduling depositions, including coordinating with counsel and witnesses, preparing notices, and arranging court reporter.
- Preparing, tracking and managing subpoenas, and discovery requests to third/non‑parties regarding production of documents.
- Gather, review, organize and summarize medical records.
- Handle mailings and E‑Filing documents, including pleadings, motions/briefs, etc. with the FL E‑Filing Portal.
- Assist in the preparation for depositions, including deposition and medical summaries.
- Proficiency in trial preparation, document cite‑checking, and filing in federal and state courts.
- Skilled in drafting legal documents such as motions, complaints, etc.
- Ability to calendar litigation deadlines effectively.
- Extensive experience in document review and production.
- Familiarity with legal software.
- Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience in insurance defense.
- Strong preference for candidates with E‑Discovery experience.
- Proven initiative, self‑direction, and attention to detail.
- In‑Office position with a 40‑hour workweek.
Cruser Mitchell is a leading national litigation firm committed to excellence through creativity and innovation. Our firm specializes in defending general liability, premises liability, auto/trucking liability, bad faith, E&O, professional liability, and insurance coverage claims.
At Cruser Mitchell, we understand the importance of work‑life balance, which is why we offer a flexible workplace culture that supports your personal and professional growth. We are proud to have been named among US News & World Report Best Places to Work for 2024 and 2025.
Associate
Full‑time
Legal
Law Practice and Legal Services
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Disability insurance
Miami, FL
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