What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Burnetti, P.A.?
WE ARE GROWING!! Burnetti, P.A. has been serving the injured people of Florida for over 30 years and is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Litigation Personal Injury Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team in our Lakeland office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in personal injury law and litigation, with excellent organizational and communication skills.
**The firm will not consider applicants that are tobacco users.
This position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Pay Range: Based on experience
Essential Job Functions:
- Communicate with clients, witnesses, and experts to gather information and provide case updates.
- Assist attorneys in the preparation and filing of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery.
- Conduct legal research and gather relevant case information.
- Coordinate and track medical treatment appointments, insurance claim submissions, and third-party communications to ensure timely case progression.
- Develop and maintain case timelines, ensuring critical deadlines for discovery, motions, and hearings are met.
- Support attorneys with trial preparation by organizing exhibits, preparing witness lists, and drafting pre-trial documents, including subpoenas and witness instructions.
- Manage and track client costs, including medical bills and expert fees, ensuring proper accounting and reporting for settlement or trial preparation.
- Maintaining client electronic file.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Ability:
- A minimum of 2 years as a litigation paralegal (experience with Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice)
- Ability to proficiently prioritize a heavy workload and meet deadlines
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Understand legal terminology and procedures
- Critical thinking skills with great attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint
- Experience with Neos/Needles Case Management software is a plus
- Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus but not necessary
Educational Requirements:
- High School Diploma and/or GED Required
- Completion of an Accredited Paralegal program and/or certificate preferred
- Associate's Degree or comparable work experience
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Benefits:
Burnetti, P.A. is committed to providing a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:
- Competitive salaries
- Medical Dental Vision Insurance
- 401K with company matching
- Accidental Death & Disability coverage
- Paid time-off (PTO) plus 7 paid holidays
- Optional additional Life Insurance, Short Term or Long Term Disability
We take pride in our dedication to providing excellent customer service and our superior quality of work, neither of which would be possible without our dedicated team of professionals.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 2 years (Required)
- Paralegal: 2 years (Required)
- Personal injury law: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lakeland, FL 33801: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $68,000
