Paralegal - 1495

The individual in this role primarily supports attorneys with insurance defense litigation. This is a hands-on position that involves working collaboratively with clients and employees of the firm. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Organizes and analyzes documentary evidence including contracts, records, medical records, reports, depositions, discovery, investigative and other documents and summaries. Interpretation and preparation of chronologies and summaries as requested. 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., and other documents as necessary. Prepares and handles tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other requests for information. Ensures organization of files including maintenance and management. Communicates with clients, witnesses, experts. Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement. Performs timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to case. Maintains calendar for trial and discovery deadlines. Obtains trial settings, coordinates and assist in preparation. Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: 4+ years of prior paralegal experience assisting attorneys handling insurance defense litigation matters Florida Registered Paralegal designation a plus Discovery and trial experience preferred Florida State and Federal Court filing including E-Filing experience required Advanced computer skills including MS Word, Power Point, Outlook and Excel required Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint required. Experience assembling PowerPoint presentations for mediation and trial a plus Ability to work well with a team Requires critical thinking skills, superior communication and organizational skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision High School Diploma or its equivalent Physical Demands This employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. They will also engage in bending, stretching, reaching and other ranges of motion in the course of a working day. They will engage in lifting of supplies and materials up to 25 pounds from time to time. While performing duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. Working Conditions This job is located primarily in an indoor office environment with varying noise levels. There may be varying degre