Experienced Paralegal – Litigation / Casualty Defense – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida / Hybrid Schedule

Litigation Practice Areas

• All manner of civil defense litigation involving products liability, trucking and transportation, commercial premises liability and construction related injuries.

Is This You?

A highly organized, detail-oriented paralegal who enjoys playing a critical role on a collaborative legal team
Comfortable managing fast-paced discovery, preparing cases for trial, and independently maintaining a caseload
Motivated to advance your paralegal career in an environment where your skills, effort, and dedication are recognized and appreciated

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health insurance, including: Medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage
• Broadly generous Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Bonus program
• Firm-sponsored voluntary benefits, including: Supplemental life insurance, Identity theft protection, Pet insurance, Legal plan and Flexible spending accounts
• Hybrid work schedule (remote/in-office) supporting work-life balance

Job Duties May Include

• Obtaining, reviewing, and analyzing documents, including medical, financial, tax, and employment records
• Creating detailed medical and factual chronologies
• Preparing trial notebooks, exhibits, and witness files
• Compiling evidence through discovery documents, transcripts, records, libraries, and databases
• Managing and organizing electronic and physical case files
• Coinciding with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and support services
• Generating status reports, logs, and case indexes
• Corresponding with clients and opposing law firms
• Conducting legal and medical research, including review of expert materials
• Communicating with experts and analyzing their qualifications, prior testimony, transcripts, and publications
• Performing additional duties as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple assignments
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
• Willingness to learn and adapt as new skills are required
• Dedication to fostering a spirit of teamwork and cooperation

Job Requirements

• 3–5 years of litigation/casualty paralegal experience
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree required
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred