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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in legal support, including drafting pleadings, managing discovery processes, and preparing for trial. Proficient in utilizing legal software and maintaining organization in a fast-paced environment while ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Paralegal ExperienceTrial PreparationProperty Insurance DefenseLegal ResearchMicrosoft Office Suite
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Drafting PleadingsDiscovery ManagementTrial Exhibit PreparationLegal DocumentationE-Filing System Usage
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailInterpersonal CommunicationWritten CommunicationAnalytical Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelFlorida’s E-Filing System
Certifications & Qualifications
Associates DegreeBachelor’s Degree
Industry Keywords
LitigationCourt RulesDiscovery RequestsMotionsTrial Preparation
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Proactively support three (3) or more attorneys
- Draft pleadings and motions for attorney review, and file them with the court
- Aid attorneys with interrogatories, requests for production and other discovery requests
- Draft discovery response shells
- Prepare initial disclosures and documents
- Prepare non-party subpoenas, including review of records received
- Prepare for trial, including trial exhibits, trial subpoenas, and/or demonstrative aids
- Organize documents for depositions
- Assist attorneys with organization for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials
- Conduct legal research of arguments to be presented
- Correspond via email with opposing counsel, experts and court
- Maintain attorneys’ calendars, schedule legal events, and ensure deadlines are met as needed
- Mentor and train Legal Assistants as needed
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum of 5 years of Paralegal experience preferred
- Property insurance defense and litigation experience preferred
- Trial preparation experience preferred
- Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices, etc.
- Must be self-managed and be able to work independently
- Solid organizational skills and strong attention to detail in meeting deadlines
- Advanced knowledge of software applications including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- Must have an ability to use Florida’s E-Filing System and other relevant web based systems
- Ability to accurately process a variety of tasks and high volumes of work in a fast-paced environment
- Superior interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
- Resourceful research and analytical skills
- Holds a high level of professionalism
- Associates’ Degree required
- Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
