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Florida Certified Paralegal - Insurance Defense

Coral Gables, FL 33134

Posted: 05/10/2024 Industry: Legal Job Number: 12346

Job Description

Florida Certified Paralegal - Insurance Defense
Immediate - Hybrid Schedule
Miami Area

Position Summary:
TempExperts is working with a well-known Law Firm in Miami Area seeking a Florida Certified Litigation Paralegal with experience in insurance defense including Insurance Services, construction defect, and general civil litigation. This is a hybrid position with 2 days in office required. 

This paralegal will perform a variety of duties including researching law, investigating facts, and preparing documents for attorneys according to established policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Continual review and management of case files from inception through mediation/arbitration/trial.
  • Working knowledge and experience of e-Filing in both State and Federal Court systems.
  • Prepare initial discovery, i.e., interrogatories, request for production, request for admissions.
  • Prepare draft responses to discovery.
  • Monitor deadlines for responses and timeliness.
  • Prepare deposition summaries/abstracts.
  • Prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, factual chronologies, medical chronologies, agreements, depositions and/or trial binders for use by attorneys.
  • Experience in recording/capturing billable time in compliance with client guidelines.
  • Investigate facts as requested by attorney.
  • Ensure proper indexing and filing of original legal documents.
  • Attend trial as necessary.
Qualifications:
  • A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
  • 5+ years of insurance defense.
  • Experience in Insurance Services, construction defect, and general civil litigation is required.
  • Experience with trial preparation, summation, and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of complex litigation (i.e., medical malpractice, construction, products liability, etc.).
  • Working knowledge and experience of e-Filing in both State and Federal Court systems.
Skills Requirements:
  • Must have working knowledge of internet software, Excel spreadsheet software, Microsoft Word software, and E-Filing experience in both State and Federal Court systems.
  • Writes clearly and informatively. Edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs. Able to read and interpret written information.
  • Listens, gets clarification, and responds well to questions.
  • Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
  • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
  • Synthesizes complex or diverse information. Collects and researches data.
  • Demonstrates attention to detail.
  • Follows instructions, responds to management direction. Asks for help when needed.
  • Commits to additional hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
  • Balances team and individual responsibilities. Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
  • Maintains confidentiality.
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits offered!
TempExperts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Information

If interested please apply online or call 727.210.7855.

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