Paralegal (Litigation)

Bowman and Brooke; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Domestic partner benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Nine paid holidays

Job summary

Bowman and Brooke LLP, a national product liability boutique with over 200 lawyers, is seeking a litigation paralegal for our Miami, FL (Coral Gables) office. This role supports attorneys in high-exposure lawsuits, handling documents, discovery, and trial preparations.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate and at least 4 years of defense litigation experience, with strong organizational skills and proficiency with iManage and billing guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate required.
• 4+ years’ litigation defense experience required.
• Must be familiar with and follow client billing guidelines, enter and record accurate billing entries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit and proofread a variety of documents (correspondence, agreements and pleadings).
• Work with attorneys to keep litigation advancing; regularly update team on case status and alert attorneys to important client needs.
• Assist attorneys with discovery, including discovery requests, depositions and subpoenas.
• Assist with document review and analysis through various platforms.
• Manage electronic case files using a document management system (iManage) to keep information organized and easy to locate.
• Prepare for trial (including compiling trial materials, coordinating witnesses, preparing and issuing subpoenas, managing exhibits, attending trial).
• Gather and analyze complex medical records needed to prepare medical chronologies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Independent judgment

Learning new technology

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

iManage

Job description

Bowman and Brooke LLPis a national product liability boutique law firm with more than 200 lawyers in 17 offices known for defending household name manufacturers of motor vehicles, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and consumer products in high exposure, technically intricate lawsuits and mass torts throughout all 50 states. We have surpassed our 1,000thtrial milestone, affirming our rank as one of the foremost product liability trial firms in the country.

Are you an organized and detail-oriented paralegal? We are actively seeking a litigation paralegal to join our growing team in ourMiami, FL (Coral Gables)location. You will be a key player on our team, providing the essential support needed to ensure our legal processes run smoothly.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, edit and proofread a variety of documents (correspondence, agreements and pleadings).
• Work with attorneys to keep litigation advancing in each case; including taking the initiative to regularly update team members on the status of cases and quickly alerting attorneys to important client and case needs.
• Assist attorneys with discovery, including discovery requests, depositions and issuing subpoenas.
• Assist with document review and analysis through various platforms.
• Manage electronic case files using a document management system (iManage) to ensure information is organized and easy to locate.
• Prepare for trial (including compiling trial materials, coordinating witnesses, preparing and issuing trial subpoenas, preparing and managing exhibits, attending trial).
• Gather and analyze complex medical records needed to prepare medical chronologies.

Qualifications:

• Meticulous, diligent, personable and highly motivated.
• Capable of responding quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities.
• Able to anticipate challenges and exercise independent judgment to make sound decisions and take action.
• Deliver high quality work product and take ownership, responsibility and accountability.
• Comfortable with learning new technology and processes.
• Ability to travel nationwide to attend trial.
• Must be familiar with and able to follow client billing guidelines, enter and record accurate billing entries.

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 4+ years’ litigation defense experiencerequired.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; firm paid life, disability, domestic partner benefits; a generous paid time off policy; retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contributions; nine paid holidays; well-being programs and activities; a 24/7 employee assistance program with confidential counseling; and more! We enjoy a casual atmosphere and attire.

Visit us on the web to learn more about our firm: www.bowmanandbrooke.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer