Litigation Paralegal

JOB TITLE:

Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

REPORTS TO:

Firm Administrator

LOCATION:

Clearwater, Florida (in office position)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Full-time

STATUS:
Hourly;
Non-Exempt

HOURS:

40 hours per week;
Monday – Friday; 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

COMPENSATION:
Negotiable, based on experience

The candidate must possess a minimum of five (5) years prior experience in managing Plaintiffs personal injury litigation caseload. Our ideal candidate will also possess superb interpersonal skills, unquestionable integrity, self-discipline, the ability to adapt to changes in processes and procedures, be detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, a team‑player, the ability to multi‑task, be an excellent communicator (written and verbal), and be proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite programs.

• Manage all aspects of personal injury cases from beginning to end.
• Gather, analyze, and research information and documents.
• Educate the client on case progression and set appropriate client expectations.
• Escalate issues to the attorney as necessary.
• Monitor negotiations and offers.
• Coordinate client sign‑outs.
• Communicate and correspond with clients, lien holders, providers and others in the legal community.
• Maintain client files.
• Calculate and manage deadlines.
• Review, analyze and summarize case files and medical records.
• Review, draft and file legal documents such as discovery responses, motions, complaints, and other pleadings for attorneys.
• Assist attorneys with preparation of cases for trial.
• Attend trial with attorneys and assist throughout trial.
• Prepare various legal documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
• Paralegal Certification; preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of Personal Injury (Plaintiff) experience, required.
• Current Personal Injury Litigation experience required.
• Complex Personal Injury Litigation experience a plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• File Vine Case Management Software experience preferred.
• Proficiency with computers, telephone lines, and other related office equipment.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to follow instructions, switch tasks quickly and meet deadlines.
• Exercise sound judgment, work independently, and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
• Strong professionalism both in appearance and presentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent planning and reporting skills.
• Multitasking and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Customer service attitude.
• Follow‑up skills.
• Ability to handle and keep client information confidential.
• Proficiency with legal administration and writing.

• Sense of urgency.
• Ability to make judgment calls.
• Expected to be highly accurate.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly.
• A positive outlook and vision.
• Stand by the service we deliver.
• Lifelong learner who enjoys improving knowledge.
• Ability to direct and facilitate conversations.

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