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Paralegal

Optimal Staffing • Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
17 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Litigation Paralegal with 5+ years of prior Insurance Defense experience, preferably with prior experience in handling Medical Malpractice claims.Our Paralegals strive to perform high-quality billable work for the benefit of our clients and the support of our attorneys. We expect our paralegals to provide a high level of expertise in assisting clients and attorneys while managing a busy case and/or matter load.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Demonstrated effectiveness at obtaining and managing client documents, including electronic data, and determining potential existence of documents that may be relevant to each case.
  • Regularly conduct litigation, criminal, and civil background checks and obtains properly authenticated records as needed.
  • Consistently and accurately identify and prepare all documents for production including bates labeling and redacting for privileged and confidential information.
  • Effectively assists in preparation for trial including managing exhibits and all evidentiary matters, witness lists, files and subpoenas, coordinates and attends witness prep meetings; assists at trial.
  • Conducts online research and able to utilize the firm’s electronic resources efficiently and effectively.
  • Able to juggle multiple assignments and/or deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor and timely seeks assistance when needed.
  • Summarize medical records, bills and supporting documents, as well as create medical chronologies and bill summaries.
  • Communicate with clients, carriers, and counsel effectively in a team environment.
  • Works closely with retained expert witness to include review of qualifications, selection, retention and serve as a general liaison between our firm and retained experts.
  • Reviews and ensures accuracy of vendor invoices; timely submits invoices to Accounting for processing.

Skills & Abilities

  • Attendance & Punctuality: Be consistently at work and on time; arrive at meetings and appointments on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
  • Communication: Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Customer Service: Respond promptly to attorney and client requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.
  • Dependability: Follow instructions; complete tasks on time; commit to the hours necessary to complete assignments; work independently.
  • Professionalism: Approach others in a tactful manner; treat others with respect; react well under pressure.
  • Team Work: Contribute to building a positive team spirit; support everyone’s efforts to succeed.
  • Technical Skills: Possess basic PC skills; Ability to use phone system, copier, scanner, fax, and printer.

Minimum Qualifications

  • College Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from ABA Approved Program.
  • Florida Registered Paralegal, preferred.
  • Trial Experience, preferred.
  • Minimum of five years of experience required.


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