Litigation Paralegal

About the role

We are a highly respected Florida plaintiff-side litigation firm focused on representing individuals and families in complex, high-stakes matters. Our practice includes medical malpractice, catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, nursing home abuse and neglect, mass torts, trucking litigation, insurance bad faith and other complex civil litigation. Our attorneys handle sophisticated cases throughout Florida and beyond, with a strong emphasis on preparation, client service and meaningful advocacy. The firm has continued to grow while maintaining a collaborative, client-focused environment. A well-established Florida plaintiff-side litigation firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its Palm Beach Gardens team. The firm handles sophisticated litigation involving medical malpractice, catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, nursing home abuse and neglect, mass torts, trucking accidents, insurance bad faith and other complex civil matters. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience and the ability to independently manage the day-to-day needs of complex cases while working closely with attorneys, clients, experts and other members of the legal team.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation files from pre-suit through settlement and/or trial
• Assist attorneys with case preparation and litigation strategy
• Coordinate and maintain case files, deadlines and calendars
• Obtain, organize and analyze medical records and other case documentation
• Prepare medical chronologies and summaries
• Assist with discovery, including drafting, organizing and responding to discovery requests
• Assist with deposition preparation and coordination
• Coordinate with clients, medical providers, experts and other third parties
• Assist with trial preparation, exhibits and other trial-related materials
• Prepare demand packages and settlement-related documentation
• Conduct legal research and assist with document preparation
• Handle e-filing and other court-related filings
• Maintain accurate and organized case records
• Communicate regularly with attorneys and clients regarding case status and deadlines
• Perform other litigation-related duties as needed

Requirements

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience preferred
• Plaintiff-side personal injury, medical malpractice, catastrophic injury or nursing home litigation experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of the litigation process from pre-suit through trial
• Experience reviewing and organizing medical records preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with attorneys and other legal professionals
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case-management systems
• Litify or comparable litigation case-management experience is a plus

Benefits

• Work alongside experienced plaintiff-side trial attorneys
• Handle sophisticated + high-stakes litigation rather than routine volume work
• Gain exposure to medical malpractice, catastrophic injury & complex civil litigation
• Play a meaningful role in cases that can have a significant impact on clients and their families
• Join an established and growing Florida litigation practice
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to take ownership of cases and work closely with attorneys
• Palm Beach Gardens location
• Competitive compensation based on experience

Pay

$80,000 - $100,000 per year