Senior Litigation Paralegal: Insurance Defense & Trial Prep

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP; Miami, Coral Gables (FL, FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Miami seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal for construction defect, insurance defense and general civil matters. The role involves researching law, investigating facts, and preparing documents for attorneys according to established policies and procedures.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (preferred) and at least five years of insurance defense experience, plus strong E-filing, subpoena, exhibit and trial support skills. Excellent benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; five (5) or more years of insurance defense paralegal experience required.
• Experience with trial preparation and participation/attendance; organization of witness materials and exhibits; familiarity with exhibit software is preferred.
• Heavy experience with issuing and tracking subpoenas for records, including medical records.
• Knowledge in insurance defense, general civil, business and product liability defense litigation.
• Proficient with internet, Excel and Microsoft Word; strong editing and writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage case files from inception through trial or settlement.
• Prepare initial discovery requests (interrogatories, production requests, requests for admissions).
• E-file in State and Federal Courts.
• Track deadlines and monitor timeliness of responses.
• Prepare draft responses to discovery and accompanying logs.
• Prepare pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Prepare case and medical chronologies, deposition summaries and trial binders.
• Investigate facts as requested by attorneys and draft subpoenas (including medical subpoenas).
• Review medical records and assist with trial attendance as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Trial preparation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Sanction/Trial Director

TrialPad

Relativity

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Miami seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal for construction defect, insurance defense and general civil matters. The role involves researching law, investigating facts, and preparing documents for attorneys according to established policies and procedures.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (preferred) and at least five years of insurance defense experience, plus strong E-filing, subpoena, exhibit and trial support skills. Excellent benefits are offered.