Paralegal

Insurance Defense Lead Paralegal – 3-5 Years of Experience

Location: West Palm Beach, in-office

Position Type: Full-Time

Immediate Hire

Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod & Kantor is a renowned law firm specializing in defense cases. We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Insurance Defense Paralegal to join our team at our West Palm Beach office.

Are you an experienced Insurance Defense Lead Paralegal looking for an opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected law firm? We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive paralegal with 3-5 years of insurance defense experience to support our litigation team.

Base pay range
: $80,000.00/yr - $/yr

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of case management, from inception to trial.
• Draft and prepare legal documents, discovery requests, subpoenas, and pleadings.
• Organize and manage large volumes of documents, including medical records, deposition transcripts, and trial exhibits.
• Coordinate and schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Assist in trial preparation, including preparing trial binders, witness lists, and exhibit files.
• Conduct legal research and summarize depositions, expert reports, and medical records.
• Manage expert witnesses, including scheduling, document preparation, and communication.
• Handle electronic court filings (E‑Filing) in both state and federal courts.
• Track billable time and ensure compliance with law firm billing practices.
• Work independently while effectively prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a paralegal in an insurance defense law firm.
• Strong knowledge of Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and E‑Filing procedures.
• Experience handling trial preparation and litigation support.
• Ability to summarize legal records and bills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and case management software.
• Experience with Litify or Clio is a plus.
• Paralegal certification or a degree in paralegal studies is strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Spanish‑speaking ability is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary & benefits package (health insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.)
• Collaborative and professional work environment with opportunities for growth
• Hands‑on experience with high‑exposure cases and trial work

• Associate

• Full‑time

• Administrative, Legal, and Other

• Legal Services and Law Practice

If you are a motivated Insurance Defense Paralegal with 3-5 years of experience and are looking for a firm that values your skills and expertise, we encourage you to apply today!