Paralegal - Personal Injury Defense

Hamilton Miller & Birthisel; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Miller & Birthisel LLP in Florida seeks a Paralegal to support the Personal Injury Defense team with discovery and litigation tasks. Responsibilities include handling subpoenas, reviewing medical records, creating chronologies, organizing records, and coordinating with providers, vendors, and experts.

The role requires 3+ years of paralegal experience in defense work, a paralegal certificate or equivalent, and strong organization and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience in personal injury defense.
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience handling discovery and subpoenas; HIPAA knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, serve, and respond to discovery and subpoenas; track deadlines and deficiencies; maintain logs and ticklers; prepare and follow up on subpoenas.
• Intake, organize, and summarize records; create medical chronologies; identify gaps and causation.
• Coordinate with providers, vendors, and experts; manage calendars and deadlines; e-file in state and federal courts.

Skills

Discovery practice

Subpoenas

Medical records review

Chronologies

Legal research

Case management

Communication

Documentation

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Magna Record

Ontellus

Case management systems

Job description

Hamilton Miller & Birthisel LLP is a premier insurance defense trial law firm with a presence spanning Florida, New York, Virginia, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and The Bahamas. We are nationally recognized for our work in insurance defense, admiralty and maritime law, transportation and trucking, personal injury, premises liability, professional malpractice defense, construction, subrogation, and products liability litigation. The firm holds an AV® Preeminent rating-the highest peer-review distinction from Martindale-Hubbell-and is consistently ranked among the most diverse law firms in South Florida. Our attorneys are known for delivering swift, lucrative results, backed by a 24/7 emergency action response team serving clients in domestic and international jurisdictions.

General Summary

We are seeking a Paralegal that provides litigation and discovery support to the attorneys within the Personal Injury Defense practice group. The role manages subpoenas and the discovery workflow, reviews and analyzes medical records, identifies key facts-including, but not limited to, prior injuries and complaints-and coordinates with providers, vendors, and experts. The position requires strong organization, initiative, and experience operating independently within defense litigation.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Draft, serve, and respond to discovery and subpoenas; track deadlines and deficiencies; maintain logs and ticklers; prepare and follow up on record and deposition subpoenas, including HIPAA compliance and chain of custody.
• Intake, organize, and summarize records; create medical chronologies; identify gaps and flag issues such as prior injuries, pre-existing conditions, and causation.
• Identify treating/referring and anticipated providers; coordinate IMEs and expert engagement; prepare expert notebooks.
• Conduct legal and factual research (LexisNexis/Westlaw); draft pleadings, discovery, subpoenas duces tecum, deposition summaries, and trial/pretrial materials.
• Manage calendars and critical deadlines; schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, IMEs, and related travel; coordinate with courts, clients, vendors, providers, experts, and opposing counsel.
• E-file in state and federal courts; prepare exhibit and hearing binders; coordinate court reporters and interpreters.

Essential Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Proven proficiency in defense First-Party Property discovery and subpoena practice.
• Expertise reviewing medical records, preparing chronologies, and mapping providers; ability to spot gaps and escalation issues.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail across multiple matters.
• Professional written and verbal communication; effective stakeholder management.
• Technical proficiency with LexisNexis or Westlaw and at least one records platform (e.g., Magna Record, Ontellus, or comparable); comfort with case/document management systems and standard office software.
• Resourceful, proactive, and able to work independently within established procedures

Education & Experience

• 3+ years of paralegal experience in personal injury defense, working in a Law Firm or similar legal environment preferred
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience; bachelor's degree preferred

Our Culture - Collaborate with a Dynamic Legal Team

At Hamilton Miller & Birthisel, we cultivate talented individuals who bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture where professional growth is celebrated, and success thrives through innovation, diversity, and collaboration. Your voice will be heard, your contributions valued, and your potential realized.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Hamilton Miller & Birthisel LLP is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind-for any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law, including race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age (40+), disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and more. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities, pregnancy, religion, and other protected needs and protect confidentiality and non-retaliation for individuals who raise discrimination concerns or participate in investigations.