Paralegal

About the role

At Slide, you will not only be part of a successful team, but you will also be a part of our Slide Vibe/award winning culture where collaboration and innovation are expected, recognized and awarded!

Responsibilities

• Drafts case specific written discovery requests, legal objections, and factual responses to written discovery.
• Drafts good faith letters to opposing counsel regarding outstanding discovery requests.
• Drafts discovery motions and responses to opposing discovery motions.
• Prepares non-party subpoenas for documents.
• Prepares documents to be produced in response to Request for Production.
• Drafts Privilege Logs by identifying applicable privileges as it relates to claim and other documents.
• Communicates with witnesses including field adjusters, engineers, contractors, insureds, etc. and assist the handling attorney with preparation for depositions and trials.
• Prepares electronic and paper exhibits for trial at attorney direction.
• Affords assistance and/or ensures that electronic binders for discovery, depositions, and pleadings are prepared for trial.
• Communicates and coordinates with witnesses for trial attendance.
• Arranges for equipment setup at the Courthouse as necessary.
• Communicates with co-workers, management, clients, vendors, and others as needed in a courteous and professional manner.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred. High School diploma required.
• Licenses: Certificate in Paralegal Studies from an ABA-approved program preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years' experience working as a paralegal. 1+ years' experience with insurance claims especially with first party claims preferred.

Qualifications/Skills and Competencies

• Organizational skills with the ability to successfully multi-task, prioritize and maintain the daily tasks for the assigned case load.
• Strong communication and research skills.
• Works collaboratively with team members and others.
• Desire to acquire effective trial skills with increased litigation complexity.
• Personal integrity and adherence to a high degree of professionalism and ethical competency.
• Thorough understanding of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Thorough understanding of the Florida Evidence Code.
• Thorough understanding of all Administrative Orders in effect within each jurisdiction that the paralegal handles.
• Thorough understanding of case law governing discovery in Florida.
• Ability to work independently on discovery matters, independently spot issues and be able to target discovery to specific factual issues to apply the applicable law to the discovered facts.
• Desire to live Slide's Core Values.

What Slide Offers To You

• The Slide Vibe - An opportunity to be a part of a fun and innovation-driven culture fueled by Passion, Purpose and Technology!
• Benefits - Created using Slider feedback, Slide offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package to cover all aspects of health...
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