Litigation Paralegal

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.

Position Summary:

Our Fort Lauderdale office is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with experience in insurance defense, general liability, product liability, premises liability, auto/trucking liability and construction defect 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 initial discovery, i.e., interrogatories, request for production, request for admissions.
• E-Filing in both State and Federal Court systems.
• Monitor deadlines for responses and timeliness.
• Prepare draft responses to discovery.
• Prepare deposition summaries/abstracts.
• Assist with preparation of legal documents such as briefs and pleadings.
• Prepare fact and medical chronologies, agreements, depositions and/or trial binders for use by attorneys.
• Investigate facts as requested by attorneys.
• Ensure proper indexing and filing of original legal documents.
• Attend trial as necessary.

Qualifications and Prior Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred; Additionally, three or more years of insurance defense and product liability litigation related experience is required. Only applicants with this specific experience will be considered.
• 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.
• 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, general liability, auto/trucking and construction.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• 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.