What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Bickford & Chidnese, LLP?
Litigation Paralegal
Job Summary
This role acts as a key support resource to the firm attorneys by providing critical support functions including administrative, case load management, and scheduling.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for preparing and filing discovery responses and objections, as well as preparing all responsive documents, and drafting of pleadings
- Research file documents to determine and identify relevant information and witnesses
- Large-scale medical record document management, to include production
- Analysis of claim documents to ascertain appropriate files to include in document production responsive to discovery requests
- Draft subpoenas for non-party documents, including organizing incoming documents, and responding to requests for copies
- Responsible for filing pleadings with the court using the E-filing Portal, as well as county specific software as required
- Monitoring and obtaining discovery responses and non-party documents
- Maintain attorney’s calendar regarding discovery and trial deadlines
- Preparation of trial notebooks, trial exhibits, and other documents for use at trial
- Send and respond to correspondence/email from opposing counsel, vendors, clients, the Court, etc. in a timely manner
- Ability to work effectively independently and prioritize multiple projects and tasks
- Responsible for learning various client software systems and ensuring documents are uploaded or downloaded as required
- Process vendor invoices according to client requirements
- Answer general phone calls for the firm and communicate professionally with opposing counsel, clients, and vendors
- Other tasks and projects as may be assigned
Qualifications
- High level of self-motivation
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Minimum of five years of experience as a litigation paralegal in the defense litigation arena
- Familiarity with e-filing systems, the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, and general litigation procedures
- Knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
- Computer literacy
- Proficiency in English language
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
Working Conditions
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, keyboards, scanner, telephones, and copiers.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000