Paralegal

About the Role

A well-established law firm located in downtown Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking a dedicated and self-driven Paralegal to join their team on a full-time, on-site basis. This role demands a professional committed to supporting the firm's legal operations with accuracy and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain active communication with clients, insurance companies, other law firms, and court personnel as well as litigation support vendors.
• Manage attorneys' calendars and keep track of important deadlines.
• Analyze and summarize medical and medical billing records to extract pertinent information.
• Review investigative materials including police reports, surveillance data, and documents from government agencies to gather relevant case details.
• Prepare case files in advance of depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Create draft pleadings for attorney review to facilitate case preparation.
• File and serve legal documents as necessary ensuring procedural compliance.
• Review and adhere to court procedures specific to counties and judges’ requirements.
• Perform any additional tasks necessary to support the legal team.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills paired with strong communication abilities.
• High level of attention to detail and precision in work.
• Dependability and adherence to confidentiality standards and company policies.
• Prior experience as a legal assistant or paralegal focusing on insurance defense is strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with civil litigation processes and protocols.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using ProLaw software for case management.

Additional Information

Applicants should include a cover letter specifying their salary expectations and explaining why they are a strong fit for the Paralegal position.