Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal- 3091790

AMS Staffing Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic legal team as a Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal, where you will support attorneys in high-stakes defense cases. This role involves managing a diverse caseload, drafting critical documents, and preparing for expert consultations. Your expertise in Florida's civil procedures and personal injury laws will be essential in navigating complex legal challenges. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a firm that values your skills and offers a collaborative work environment. If you are passionate about the legal field and eager to make a significant impact, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in personal injury defense is preferred.
• Knowledge of Florida Rules of Civil Procedure is essential.
• In-depth knowledge of personal injury defense laws is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle high volume caseload and anticipate discovery issues.
• Draft proposed discovery responses and coordinate expert conferences.
• Prepare proposed witness and exhibit lists for court.

Skills

Drafting medical chronology and timelines

Successfully procuring non-party production

Florida Rules of Civil Procedure

Medical Terminology

Medical Billing

Identifying facts for liability and damages

Expert retention and preparation communication

Microsoft Outlook calendar management

WestLaw

Sunbiz

Education

Five years of experience as a personal injury defense Paralegal

High school or equivalent

Paralegal certificate

Tools

ATO (Client Profiles)

Juris

Lexis

Job description

Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal - 3091790

Job Title: Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

Salary/Payrate: $62K-$72K annually and AWESOME benefits!!!

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

Job Description: Personal Injury Litigation Defense Paralegal. The supervising attorneys handle diverse, high-exposure personal injury defense matters. This position may support multiple attorneys within the practice group, as needed.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Handle high volume caseload
• Anticipate discovery issues and/or potential evidentiary issues to discuss with attorney or bring to their attention
• Draft proposed discovery responses, non-party subpoenas
• Identify and prepare proposed documents for production
• Coordinate expert/attorney conferences and prepare expert packages
• Gather client documents and interrogatory verification pages
• Prepare proposed witness and exhibit lists
• Prepare proposed exhibits and proposed objections

Qualifications

• Drafting medical chronology and timelines
• Successfully procuring non-party production
• Florida Rules of Civil Procedure
• Medical Terminology
• Medical Billing
• The basic elements of a Personal Injury Claim (liability and damages)
• Identifying facts that would support or weaken client’s liability position
• Identifying facts that would support or weaken the Plaintiff’s damage claim
• Communicating and coordinating all aspects of expert retention and preparation
• Communicating with outside vendors
• Microsoft Outlook calendar management
• WestLaw and Sunbiz

Education And Experience

• Five (5) years of experience as a personal injury defense Paralegal preferred. Will not consider applicants with plaintiff experience only or with no civil litigation experience.
• Must know Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Current knowledge of changes in laws and regulations relevant to personal injury defense.
• In-depth knowledge of personal injury defense laws and procedures is preferred.
• Familiarity with ATO (Client Profiles), Juris, Lexis, and Sunbiz a plus.
• High school or equivalent (required).
• Paralegal certificate (preferred).

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice