Paralegal Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

Paralegal Merit Staffing Doral, FL 33166 • Hybrid work Seeking a Paralegal/Attorney to work in a Doral/Miami Florida legal office to provide general paralegal support for the office. This is a great opportunity to take the next step in your legal career. Clerk with insurance defense firm required. hybrid schedule, 2 days in office, training is done in office. •understands bodily injury. Will handle BI files and work directly with Bodily Injury attorney. Someone with medical malpractice defense experience will excel in this position as well•

Position Responsibilities:

Handles heavy case load and assigned to one attorney Will handle various types of litigation including but not limited to PIP, bodily injury, subrogation and property damage matters. Handles responses to discover and propounding same; including meeting with clients when necessary. Assists with preparation of cases for trial, depositions and hearings Assists attorneys with the preparation of responses to discovery, including meeting with clients when necessary. Assists with preparation of cases for trial. Sends out discovery requests. Monitors compliance with discovery by all parties and prepares motions as appropriate. Assists attorneys with investigation of cases. Obtains medical, insurance, employment and/or other records/information, through record requests or subpoenas. Assists with the drafting of motions, briefs and other documents. Communicates with clients, claims adjusters, litigation specialists, attorneys’ offices, medical provider offices, police departments, courts and agents to request additional information/documentation as assigned. Sets up legal file jackets, as needed. Maintains summary of all records received by case, for attorneys and other claims personnel. Performs legal research at the request of the attorneys.

Position Qualifications:

Must have a paralegal certificate or degree Must have a minimum of three years paralegal experience; including knowledge and practice of drafting discovery documents and discovery responses, summarizing claims files and medical records and interviewing clients Must be familiar with operation of general office equipment including calculator, fax machine, copy machine, etc. Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and time management skills required. Prior PC experience required including knowledge of word processing software (Word and Excel preferred). Knowledge of law office management, time billing and legal research software preferred.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$90,000.00 – $105,000.00 per year

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Doral, FL 33166