Personal Injury Paralegal

Law-Offices-of-Ron-Sholes,-P.a.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A. in Jacksonville, FL seeks a detail-oriented Personal Injury Paralegal to join the legal team. The role supports attorneys across trial phases, handling case management, drafting documents, and client coordination.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, writing, and organizational skills, demonstrate reliability, ethics, and a collaborative mindset to manage deadlines and court dates effectively.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, writing and organizational abilities.
• Trustworthy, reliable, and ethical professional demeanor.
• Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Draft complaints, discovery requests, and legal responses.
• Prepare witness and exhibit lists for trials and hearings.
• Communicate with expert witnesses and clients.
• Support attorneys in trial preparation activities.
• Manage scheduling, deadlines, and court dates.
• File documents using e-service and e-filing systems.
• Assist during mediation, settlements, and trial prep.
• Participate in case planning with attorneys.
• Maintain calendars and ensure timely task completion.
• Collaborate with team members to promote a cooperative environment.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Organizational skills

Ethical conduct

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Personal Injury Paralegal to join our legal team in Jacksonville, FL. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, writing, and organizational skills, and demonstrate reliability, trustworthiness, and ethical conduct. This role supports attorneys throughout the trial processes, ensuring efficient case management and client support.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft complaints, discovery requests, and legal responses.
• Prepare witness and exhibit lists for trials and hearings.
• Communicate effectively with expert witnesses and clients.
• Support attorneys in trial preparation activities.
• Manage scheduling, track deadlines, and monitor court dates.
• File legal documents using e-service and e-filing systems.
• Provide assistance during mediation, settlements, and trial preparation.
• Participate in strategic case planning sessions with attorneys.
• Maintain and review attorneys’ calendars to ensure timely task completion.
• Collaborate with team members to promote a cooperative work environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent soft skills, including communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
• Trustworthy, reliable, and ethical professional demeanor.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Willingness to learn and adapt to law office software.
• Strong teamwork orientation and ability to collaborate effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.