Job description
Position: Trial Paralegal
Location: Boca Raton, FL
Full Time: Yes
Salary range: $19-29 hourly
A reputable, ethical, and results-driven law firm in Boca Raton committed to representing accident, serious injury, and property damage victims in various states is in need of a Trial Paralegal. The firm was founded in the early 2000's and has since expanded to have offices in several states across the country. The firm specializes in representing clients who have been injured in accidents, including car accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases.
With a team of nearly 100 attorneys, they have the experience and expertise to achieve the most favorable outcome for clients. The firm has received numerous awards and recognitions for their legal services!
Position Summary:
Paralegals work directly with our attorneys to assist them with ongoing cases and prepare them for trial if needed. In addition, they conduct fact-finding projects and are responsible for maintaining all case files. Our caseload is growing and the ideal candidate for this position is organized, professional, responsible, and committed to helping us meet our clients’ needs. In return you will get the opportunity to work with a great, hard-working team where you will expand your skills and knowledge within the industry.
Essential Job Functions:
- Maintain attorney’s calendar.
- Schedule depositions, pre-depositions, meetings, meditations, hearings.
- Document management using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe and SmartAdvocate
- E-file legal documents in Florida’s E-Portal System.
- Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, trials, and conferences.
- Draft legal court documents, such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, discovery demands/responses and subpoenas.
- Send out correspondence to parties/non-parties via email, regular mail, or certified mail.
- Communicate with clients.
- Set up Court Call or Zoom for hearings.
- Prepare Trial Notebooks and Exhibit Lists.
- Retain Experts for Trial.
- Complete trial logistic tasks.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Experience/Requirements:
- Full-time, 8:00am to 5:00pm, M-F
- 2+ years of litigation experience required
- Experience with the discovery process
- Experience e-filing in both state and federal courts a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to communicate with clients and co-workers effectively and efficiently
- Possess excellent organization skills and be able to multitask and prioritize workload
- Prepare Trial Notebooks and Exhibit Lists
- Have an ability to be cross-trained
- Experience with reviewing medical records/ bills and coordinating appearances at trial preferred but not required
- Team-oriented
Benefits
- 401k
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation Days
- Training & More
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
- No travel
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Boca Raton, FL 33432: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- Paralegal: 2 years (Required)
- Litigation: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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