Senior Paralegal/Investigator

Searcy Law; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. seeks an experienced Sr. Paralegal to join our nationally recognized personal injury firm. You will manage client intakes, organize records, draft discovery and responses, and assist with trial preparation in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in personal injury or medical malpractice, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to handle a heavy workload with attention to detail. Paralegal certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Personal Injury or Medical Malpractice.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience with trial prep, exhibits, and deposition designations.
• Familiarity with FileVine is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client intakes and interview witnesses.
• Supervise ordering of records, obtain official reports, and research.
• Organize and summarize medical records and bills.
• Draft discovery, motions, and responses.
• Prepare exhibits and deposition designations.

Skills

Experience in personal injury

Strong organizational skills

Time-management

Self-motivated

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

FileVine

Job description

Our firm is looking for an experienced Sr. Paralegal to work for our reputable law firm. When you join Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A., you will be part of a driven, nationally recognized trial law firm in personal injury that shares your passion for the law. Our Firm has the resources, training, and opportunities to make a difference and impact your career. We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits.

The challenging and interesting duties you will have:

• Conduct complete client intakes and interview witnesses
• Supervise the ordering of appropriate records, obtain official reports, and research
• Request, organize and summarize medical records and bills
• Draft discovery based on legal and factual issues of case
• Prepare draft motions and responses

What we would like for you to bring to the table:

• At least 10+ years of successful experience, preferably in personal injury
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) required
• Self-motivated and organized
• Able to maintain a heavy workload with time-sensitive material
• FLSA Exemption Status
• Exempt

Requirements

Education, Qualifications, and Certifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Paralegal certification strongly preferred.

Experience

• Ten or more years of experience in Personal Injury and/or Medical Malpractice cases, or as an insurance adjustor.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) required.
• Must be familiar with trial preparation, preparing exhibits and deposition designations, and analyzing/summarizing medical records.
• FileVine experience preferred.