Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Uloop Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Uloop Inc. in Coral Gables, FL is seeking an experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support defense litigation from inception through trial. This full-time, in-office role requires strong organizational skills and familiarity with the Florida court system.

Responsibilities include managing court calendars, preparing status reports, reviewing medical and financial records, trial preparation, billing, and coordinating with attorneys, clients, courts, and witnesses. Four days per week in-office.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of law firm experience, preferably in defense litigation.
• Knowledge of the Florida court system and rules.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines.
• Experience with legal research; Lexis experience is a plus.
• Law firm billing/time-entry experience.
• Familiarity with medical records
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with defense litigation matters from inception through trial and closing.
• Manage court calendars and deadlines.
• Prepare status reports and case updates.
• Review, analyze, and summarize medical records, financial documents, and other case materials.
• Assist with trial preparation, including trial binders, exhibits, and witness files.
• Handle daily time entry and billing requirements.
• Conduct legal research and assist with case-related projects.
• Obtain and review medical records.
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, courts, expert witnesses, and other legal professionals.

Job description

Job Description Coral Gables, FL | Full-Time | 4 Days In-OfficeNational law firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join its Coral Gables office.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong defense litigation experience who enjoys being involved in cases from inception through trial and close.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable managing deadlines, and knowledgeable about the Florida court system.

Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys with defense litigation matters from inception through trial and closing
• Manage court calendars and deadlines
• Prepare status reports and case updates
• Review, analyze, and summarize medical records, financial documents, and other case materials
• Assist with trial preparation, including trial binders, exhibits, and witness files
• Handle daily time entry and billing requirements
• Conduct legal research and assist with case-related projects
• Obtain and review medical records
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, courts, expert witnesses, and other legal professionals

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of law firm experience, preferably in defense litigation
• Knowledge of the Florida court system and rules
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines
• Experience with legal research; Lexis experience is a plus
• Law firm billing/time-entry experience
• Familiarity with medical records
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

This position requires working 4 days per week from the firm’s Coral Gables office.