Paralegal / Legal Assistant   Miami, FL

Specialty high-profile personal injury law firm on Brickell Avenue in Miami is seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal. The position is a combination of paralegal and legal assistant. This firm has a team of four lawyers and eight staff which is small but extremely effective. Starting pay is commensurate with your experience and qualifications. Bonuses, health insurance, vision insurance, generous employer contribution to pension plans, paid leave, and paid parking/metrorail.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to responding to discovery; preparing motions; drafting complaints, demand letters, and pleadings; scheduling depositions; calendaring all case-related events; processing mail and faxes; and communicating with clients, experts, and opposing counsel. The Case Manager works with Medical Case Managers who obtain medical records, assist with doctors’ depositions, create medical chronologies, file incoming medical documents and otherwise assist the Case Managers.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Two or four year college degree.
  • Law firm litigation experience.
  • Longevity demonstrated in your work history.
  • Someone able to perform the duties of the job with enthusiasm, self motivation, accuracy, and intelligence.

PREFERENCES:

  • Federal Court Experience
  • Plaintiff personal injury and medical malpractice experience.
  • Paralegal Certificate or Degree
  • Bilingual – English and Spanish

If you like to take responsibility and initiative, working on varied, high-value cases with a great team of people, this is the job for you.

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