What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal / Legal Assistant - Personal Injury Defense position at Bleakley Bavol Denman & Grace, Attorneys at Law?
Job Overview
We are seeking two dedicated and detail-oriented paralegals/legal assistants to join our personal injury and premises liability defense teams. The ideal candidates will possess a strong understanding of personal injury law and experience with requesting medical records.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2-4 years as a litigation paralegal.
- Insurance defense litigation (i.e. auto negligence, premise liability, professional liability), in Florida.
- Proven experience executing billable tasks and entering time accordingly.
- Associate's degree or paralegal certification.
Responsibilities Include
- Conduct communications with clients, opposing counsel, and judges.
- Finalize and e-file court documents.
- Draft non-complex notices, motions, and subpoenas.
- Draft discovery requests and responses, including compilation of responsive records.
- Request, review, and process records / discovery, including medical records
- Perform all tasks related to scheduling of CMEs.
- Conduct background and online research related to facts of the case, case witnesses, statutory requirements, and procedural rules.
- Trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and coordinating with witnesses.
- Exhibit excellent phone etiquette when interacting with clients and other parties involved in cases.
If you are passionate about the legal field and eager to contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity by submitting your resume with a cover letter.
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