Records Coordinator

Wicker Smith; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Excellent work environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Wicker Smith in Fort Lauderdale seeks a Records Coordinator to support litigation teams. The ideal candidate has 1–4 years of litigation experience; paralegal certification or associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities include document management, drafting subpoenas and other legal docs, gathering case materials, and assisting reception as needed. Strong organization and MS Office skills required.

Qualifications

• Must be highly organized with excellent research and writing skills.
• Able to summarize medical records and understand medical terminology.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and work independently.
• Typing at least 45 wpm and proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Paralegal certification or associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys, paralegals, and firm management as requested.
• Document management: obtain, review, and organize case documents.
• Document production: draft subpoenas, notices of production, certificates, authorizations, and other legal documents.
• Collect, review, and note file records, materials, and all other case information as directed.
• Assist with reception area and coverage as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Research & writing

Judgment & creativity

Medical records summarization

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Typing 45 wpm

MS Office proficiency

Education

Paralegal certification or associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Fort Lauderdale office of Wicker Smith has an immediate opening for a Records Coordinator. The ideal candidate for this position will possess 1 – 4 years of litigation experience. Paralegal certification or two-year degree preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys, paralegals, and firm management as requested.
• Document management: obtain, review, and organize case documents.
• Document production: draft subpoenas, notices of production, certificates, authorizations, and other legal documents.
• Collect, review, and note file records, materials, and all other case information as directed.
• Assist with reception area and coverage as needed.

Qualifications:

• Candidate must be highly organized, have excellent research and writing skills, as well as the ability to exercise sound judgment and think creatively.
• Must have the ability to summarize medical records and be familiar with medical terminology, preparing discovery responses, answering interrogatories and requests to produce, calendar deadlines for motions, responses and other pleadings.
• Ability to multi‑task and work in a fast‑paced environment is required.
• The right candidate must be able to work independently.
• Must type at least 45 wpm and be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Wicker Smith takes pride in providing our employees with an excellent work environment, competitive pay and benefits, and endless opportunities for growth.

Wicker Smith is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.