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Job Description
About the Role
We are hiring a Legal Assistant / Paralegal to work on personal injury and wrongful death matters from intake through resolution. You will own the day-to-day management of your assigned files and be the primary point of contact for your clients.
What you will do:
* Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, demand letters and correspondence
* Open and organize new matters, gather police reports, medical records, bills and insurance information
* Track treatment, prepare medical chronologies and assemble demand packages
* Communicate with clients, providers, adjusters, the court and opposing counsel in English and Spanish
* Conduct legal research and factual investigation
* Prepare and serve summonses and maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
* Manage attorney calendars and case deadlines, including court dates, depositions, mediations, hearings, statutes of limitations and discovery schedules
* Coordinate and summarize depositions
* E-file in Florida state and federal courts and process incoming court orders
* Maintain complete, current digital and physical files in our case management system
* Support attorneys in trial preparation, including trial binders, exhibits, witness lists, witness preparation and subpoenas
* Assist with settlements, lien resolution and disbursements
* Other tasks as requested by the attorneys
What We Are Looking For
Required:
* Fluent in English and Spanish, written and spoken
* At least two years of litigation experience in a law firm, ideally in personal injury or premises liability
* Working knowledge of Florida and Federal civil procedure, motions, discovery, evidence, court rules, legal terminology and e-filing in state and federal courts
* Strong drafting skills and close attention to detail
* Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint)
* Ability to manage a caseload independently, prioritize under deadline and stay organized in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude and minimal supervision
* Clear, professional communication with clients who are often going through the hardest period of their lives
* Understanding of confidentiality, attorney-client privilege and the ethical limits of paralegal practice
* Dependability, professionalism and a strong work ethic
Preferred:
* Associate degree, paralegal certificate or completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program
* Experience with Smart Advocate or another legal case management platform
* Familiarity with medical records, lien resolution and PIP/BI claims handling
* Comfort learning new legal technology
Schedule and Location
Full-time, on-site at our Coral Gables office, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team.
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.