What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at La Cava Jacobson & Goodis?
Litigation Paralegal - Fort Lauderdale
About The Firm
La Cava Jacobson & Goodis, an AV Preeminent rated Florida Defense Firm, handles litigation and appeals in all Florida state and federal courts. With over 40 attorneys across 7 offices, we serve clients throughout the State of Florida. The attorneys of La Cava Jacobson & Goodis are committed to providing exceptional legal services, and they have the experience, resources, credentials, and credibility necessary to assist their clients in achieving their desired results.
La Cava Jacobson & Goodis is currently seeking a Litigation Paralegal with 5 years of prior Insurance Defense experience, preferably with prior experience in handling Medical Malpractice claims.
Our Paralegals strive to perform high-quality billable work for the benefit of our clients and the support of our attorneys. We expect our paralegals to provide a high level of expertise in assisting clients and attorneys while managing a busy case and/or matter load.
Primary Responsibilities
- Demonstrated effectiveness at obtaining and managing client documents, including electronic data, and determining potential existence of documents that may be relevant to each case.
- Regularly conduct litigation, criminal, and civil background checks and obtains properly authenticated records as needed.
- Consistently and accurately identify and prepare all documents for production including bates labeling and redacting for privileged and confidential information.
- Effectively assists in preparation for trial including managing exhibits and all evidentiary matters, witness lists, files and subpoenas, coordinates and attends witness prep meetings; assists at trial.
- Conducts online research and able to utilize the firm’s electronic resources efficiently and effectively.
- Able to juggle multiple assignments and/or deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor and timely seeks assistance when needed.
- Summarize medical records, bills and supporting documents, as well as create medical chronologies and bill summaries.
- Communicate with clients, carriers, and counsel effectively in a team environment.
- Works closely with retained expert witness to include review of qualifications, selection, retention and serve as a general liaison between our firm and retained experts.
- Reviews and ensures accuracy of vendor invoices; timely submits invoices to Accounting for processing.
Skills & Abilities
- Attendance & Punctuality: Be consistently at work and on time; arrive at meetings and appointments on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
- Communication: Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Customer Service: Respond promptly to attorney and client requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.
- Dependability: Follow instructions; complete tasks on time; commit to the hours necessary to complete assignments; work independently.
- Professionalism: Approach others in a tactful manner; treat others with respect; react well under pressure.
- Team Work: Contribute to building a positive team spirit; support everyone’s efforts to succeed.
- Technical Skills: Possess basic PC skills; Ability to use phone system, copier, scanner, fax, and printer.
Minimum Qualifications
- College Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from ABA Approved Program.
- Florida Registered Paralegal, preferred.
- Trial Experience, preferred.
- Minimum of five years of experience required.
Benefits
La Cava Jacobson & Goodis offers a comprehensive benefits package for staff that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) and profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability. We also offer optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, life insurance for dependents. Our firm is committed to our employees and we host monthly employee appreciation events.
