Paralegal

Wicker Smith; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wicker Smith's Fort Lauderdale office seeks an experienced paralegal with 2–10 years of defense litigation experience. Paralegal certification is preferred.

Candidates must type at least 45 wpm and be proficient in Microsoft Office. Qualifications include a two-year degree, strong organization, and the ability to summarize medical records, understand medical terminology, prepare discovery responses, and calendar deadlines for motions and pleadings.

Qualifications

• Two year degree required.
• Highly organized; excellent research and writing skills.
• Ability to summarize medical records and understand medical terminology.
• Prepare discovery responses, answer interrogatories and requests to produce.
• Calendar deadlines for motions, responses and other pleadings; multitask and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Summarize medical records and manage related documentation.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests, interrogatories, and requests to produce.
• Schedule deadlines and manage pleadings in a fast-paced environment.
• Work independently with sound judgment and creativity.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Research & writing

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Two-year degree

Paralegal certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Fort Lauderdale office of Wicker Smith has an immediate opening for an experienced litigation Paralegal. The ideal candidate for this position will possess 2 to 10 years of defense litigation experience. Paralegal certification preferred. Must type at least 45 wpm and be proficient in Microsoft Office.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Candidate must have a two year degree, be highly organized, have excellent research and writing skills, as well as the ability to exercise sound judgment and think creatively. Must have the ability to summarize medical records and be familiar with medical terminology, preparing discovery responses, answering interrogatories and requests to produce, calendar deadlines for motions, responses and other pleadings. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment is required. The right candidate must be able to work independently.

Wicker Smith takes pride in providing our employees with an excellent work environment, competitive pay and benefits and endless possibility for growth for those who join our team and initiatives to provide the best service to our clients.

Wicker Smith is a proud an Equal Opportunity Employer.