Litigation paralegal - united states, west palm beach
a national law firm seeks an experienced litigation paralegal for their west palm beach office. this is a direct-hire/perm opportunity and firm is offering great benefits and competitive pay. this is not a remote position. this is a fully in office role.
job summary:
the paralegal performs a variety of complex duties with limited supervision. the individual in this role primarily supports attorneys with civil defense litigation matters in the areas of insurance defense, medical malpractice and nursing home defense.
responsibilities
• organizes and analyzes documentary evidence including contracts, records, reports, depositions, discovery, investigative and other documents and summaries. interpretation and preparation of chronologies and summaries as requested.
• gathers and analyzes research data, such as statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
• assists attorney with preparing for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits, preparing draft disclosures of witnesses and exhibits as well as drafting of responses to written discovery requests.
• under attorney direction drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents as required including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, interrogatories, contracts, opinions, position papers, letters, etc. research as to backgrounds of potential expert witnesses, including initial contact with same.
• prepares and handles tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other requests for information.
• ensures organization of files including maintenance and management.
• monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement. performs timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to case.
• communicates with clients, witnesses, and experts.
• maintains calendar for trial and discovery deadlines. obtains trial settings, coordinates and assist in preparation.
• performs other duties as assigned.
qualifications
• 3+ years of prior paralegal experience supporting defense litigators preferably in medical malpractice, long-term care, personal injury defense, and/or employment law in a high-volume, fast-paced law firm environment.
• working knowledge of paralegal concepts, procedures and practices. knowledge of operations, practices and procedures of civil litigation.
• state and federal court filing including e-filing experience required. valid notary public preferred.
• knowledge of how to bill and record time.
• requires critical thinking skills, superior communication and organizational skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• advanced computer skills including ms word, outlook and excel.
• knowledge and application of legal research tools (westlaw).
• solid analytical and drafting skills.
• high school diploma required.
beacon hill staffing group is an eeo employer.
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.
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we look forward to working with you.
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