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A national law firm seeks a Litigation Paralegal for their Fort Lauderdale office. The Litigation Paralegal will have experience in insurance defense and product liability and 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; and
- Attend trial as necessary
Qualifications and Prior Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Three or more years of insurance defense and product liability litigation related experience is required.
- Computer Skills: Must have working knowledge of internet software; Excel spreadsheet software, Microsoft Word software, Adobe Acrobat Pro, LexisNexis, Pacer, Relativity, Sanction, TrialPad and E-Filing experience in both State and Federal Court systems.
- Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; able to read and interpret written information.
- Experience with trial preparation and participation/attendance, including organization of witness materials and preparation of physical and electronic exhibits; experience with exhibit manipulation software such as Sanction/Trial Director/TrialPad, Relativity and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of complex litigation, medical malpractice, construction, products liability, etc.
- Oral Communication: Listens and obtains clarification when necessary; responds well to questions.
- Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
- Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
- Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data.
- Design: Demonstrates attention to detail.
- Initiative: Takes independent actions and calculated risks; asks for and offers help when needed.
- Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to additional hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
- Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
- Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality.
- Professionalism: Accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
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