Litigation Paralegal

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Litigation Paralegal
The candidate will work for the Personal Injury Department. Duties: General attorney support; Preparing/drafting correspondence and pleadings; Preparing/drafting correspondence and discovery; Maintaining attorneys’ calendar; Manage trial deadlines, prepare pre-trial binders/preparations; Scheduling, coordinating and confirming hearings; depositions; mediation; EUO’s; ‘prep’ with attorneys’, meetings, etc.; E-Filing with State/Federal courts; Familiar with Civil Rules of Procedure in Florida and general understanding of how the case will flow in Litigation; Knowledge of how a pre-suit matter works in Florida for Personal Injury, along with throughout the course of Litigation; Issuing and following up on subpoenas (when applicable); Ensure documents are saved and filed into the appropriate document management system. Punctuality, detail orientation with the ability to multitask in a fast paced environment and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to take initiative in handling projects,anticipating what needs to be done, ability to understand, follow specific instructions in oral and written form required. Knowledge of state or federal court rules and e-filing procedures, or ability to review same for further reference required. Excellent typing skills; strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; PDF applications (Adobe, Foxit, etc.) and document/case management (preferably Client Profiles/Aderant) required. Secretarial/Clerical skill set required. Highly organized, self-motivating and self-starter required. Must be diligent and positive workers, able to work in a team atmosphere, positive, self-starter and eager to learn and advance. Should have significant law firm experience. Bilingual preferred.

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