Personal Injury Paralegal

The Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A. in Jacksonville, FL seeks a detail-oriented Personal Injury Paralegal to support attorneys through trial processes and ensure efficient case management.

Candidates should have strong communication, writing, and organizational skills, plus at least 5 years of personal injury experience and a trustworthy, ethical demeanor. This on-site role focuses on drafting documents, coordinating schedules, and assisting with mediation, settlements, and trial preparation to

Qualifications

• Excellent 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.
• 5+ years of personal injury experience.

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.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Organizational skills

Reliability

Ethical conduct

Teamwork

Deadline management

Legal drafting

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

e-filing systems

Job description

Job Overview

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.

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Job Overview

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.
• 5+ years of personal injury experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate
• Management experience