Litigation Paralegal (Hybrid)

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a national law firm, currently has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Litigation Paralegal in our Fort Lauderdale office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. The role is a hybrid position that will be reporting into the office three days per week.

Position Summary:

Our Fort Lauderdale office is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with experience in insurance defense, personal injury 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:

• Continual review and management of case files from inception through mediation/arbitration/trial/settlement;
• Prepare subpoenas compelling document productions;
• Prepare initial discovery, i.e., interrogatories, request for production, request for admissions;
• Prepare draft responses to discovery, including document productions and corresponding privilege logs;
• Monitor deadlines for responses and timeliness;
• Prepare attorneys for depositions;
• Prepare deposition summaries/abstracts;
• Research, vet and engage with subject matter experts;
• Prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, factual chronologies, medical chronologies, agreements, deposition and/or trial binders for use by attorneys;
• Record/capture billable time in compliance with client guidelines;
• Investigate facts as requested by attorneys, including social media research;
• Trial preparation- prepare trial subpoenas, trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness lists; engage in witness management; schedule trial testimony; prepare and manipulate trial exhibit presentations and other trial-related tasks as necessary; and
• Attend trial as necessary.

Qualifications and Prior Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of five years of insurance defense and/or general civil litigation related experience is required. Only applicants with this specific experience will be considered.
• Nursing home/medical malpractice defense experience is preferred.
• Computer Skills: Must have working knowledge of internet software; Excel spreadsheet software, Microsoft Word software, Adobe Acrobat Pro, LexisNexis, Pacer, Relativity, Sanction, TrialPad and E-Filing experience in both State and Federal Court systems.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; able to read and interpret written information.
• 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.
• Knowledge in a variety of areas including complex litigation, insurance defense and personal injury.
• Oral Communication: Listens and obtains clarification when necessary.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data.
• Design: Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Initiative: Takes independent actions and calculated risks; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to additional hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality.
• Professionalism: Accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

As an EEO/AA employer, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law.