Litigation Paralegal Position Available In Orange, Florida
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Job Description
Litigation Paralegal 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars Orlando, FL Law firm in Orlando, FL seeks a Paralegal with civil defense litigation experience to support attorneys in trucking litigation, premises liability, personal injury and products liability practices. The ideal candidate must have experience in case management, document production, working with experts, review of medical records, medical chronologies, discovery investigation, discovery responses, trial preparation and experience working with State and Federal courts. The position requires exceptional oral and written skills, have the ability to manage and prioritize large volume of caseload, work in a team environment and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information related to cases and clients.
Benefits Include:
Firm paid short term disability Paid time off and paid holidays Paid parking Free gym use available from Monday-Friday (6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.) Health insurance, including firm paid HSA contributions for some plan options Dental insurance Vision insurance Firm paid Life insurance Long Term Disability insurance Aflac Plans Calm app subscription
Financial Wellness Program Essential Functions and Basic Duties:
Document management: obtain, organize, review, and summarize documents in cases.
Assist in document production:
organize, review, and index records. Draft requests to obtain medical, employment, and other pertinent records. Organize and prepare outlines and narrative summaries for medical records for internal use and for presentation. Prepare medical chronologies. Set-up and maintain document management database as needed on case-by-case basis.
Assist in discovery investigation:
prepare indexes to depositions and deposition exhibits. Draft discovery and pleadings to include interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production, notices of taking depositions. Monitor the production of necessary records. Contact witnesses, investigators, experts, and other interested parties as necessary. Travel to accident scenes and impound yards to photograph evidence as directed by attorney. Travel to meet with and interview witnesses as directed by partner. Schedule and attend pre-deposition conferences and depositions. Check attorneys’ calendars for upcoming depositions, conferences, mediations, etc. Communicate with attorneys regarding materials needed. Periodically review correspondence file for update on case status. Prepare accurate timesheets in accordance with client guidelines and firm procedure. Prepare demonstrative aids (i.e., posters, etc.) for mediations and trials. Prepare PowerPoint presentations for mediations. Attend mediations with attorney. Preparation of witness and exhibit disclosures and attend exhibit reviews with attorney. Preparation of trial notebooks and trial exhibits. Coordinate and supervise trial teams, and attend trial. Assist in training of new hires and provide coverage for other paralegals as necessary.
Qualifications:
5+ years of law firm experience. Bachelor’s degree; Associate’s degree in paralegal studies or paralegal certificate. Ability to produce accurate work product in a timely manner. Team player. Creative problem solving. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines. Freedom to travel as needed. Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents:
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.
Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)