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Position Summary:
A national law firm's Miami office is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal in the areas of construction defect, insurance coverage and general civil, litigation who will perform a variety of duties including researching law, investigating facts, and preparing documents for attorneys according to established policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and management of case files from inception through trial/settlement.
• Prepare initial discovery, i.e., interrogatories, request for production, request for admissions.
• E-File in both State and Federal Court systems.
• Journal deadlines for responses and monitor for timeliness.
• Prepare draft responses to discovery, including document productions and corresponding privilege logs.
• Prepare legal documents such as briefs and pleadings.
• Prepare case and medical chronologies, agreements, deposition summaries/abstracts and trial binders for use by attorneys.
• Investigate facts as requested by attorneys.
• Draft and follow-up on subpoenas, including but not limited to medical.
• Review and analyze medical records.
• Attend trial as necessary.

Qualifications and Prior Experience:

• Bachelor's degree is preferred; Additionally, five (5) or more years of insurance defense experience required. Only applicants with this experience will be considered.
• Experience with trial preparation and participation/attendance, including organization of witness materials and preparation of physical and electronic exhibits; experience with exhibit manipulation software such as Sanction/Trial Director/TrialPad, Relativity and PowerPoint.
• Experience with issuing subpoenas for records, including but not limited to medical.
• Knowledge in a variety of areas including insurance defense and general civil, business and product liability defense litigation.
• Working knowledge of internet, Excel and Microsoft Word software.
• E-Filing experience in both State and Federal Court systems.
• Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs.
• Listens and seeks clarification; responds well to questions.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data.
• Takes independent actions and calculated risks; asks for help when needed.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to additional hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team environment.
• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Moves case along, anticipating next steps and proactively discussing same with attorneys.

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