Description

Looking for a chance to join a close-knit, compassionate team of dedicated legal professionals? Our boutique personal injury law firm is expanding and needs the help of a detail-oriented, organized, and experienced paralegal to join our legal team. Our ideal candidate is naturally compassionate and an empathetic listener and has a dedication and a passion for helping those in need. You’ll have an opportunity to help a thriving law firm succeed and make a tangible difference in our clients’ lives every day. If this sounds like a job you’d love, apply now!

Responsibilities

Order, review, organize, and summarize medical records, prepare chronologies and timelines, analyze case merit and identify standard of care, causation, and damage issues
Research, identify, interview, and communicate with expert witnesses
Conduct medical and legal research
Draft letters and e-mails
Draft pre-suit documents including Notice of Intent, Expert Affidavits, Informal Discovery, Responses to Informal Discovery,
Draft litigation documents including pleadings, discovery, discovery responses, subpoenas, deposition notices, orders, exhibit lists, expert and witness lists, etc., under the supervision of a lawyer
Assist lawyers with preparation for depositions, mediation, and trial
Handle all aspects of pre-litigation and litigation files from initial client intake through trial

There is an added bonus for those who are currently employed and have been with the same law firm for more than a year. If you are interested in making a move to relocate closer to your home, we will pay a net one-time bonus of $1,000 after the 90-day grace period has expired.

\*\*Please send resume and salary requirements.\*\*

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

Paralegal: 5 years (Required)
personal injury: 5 years (Required)

Education: *Associate (Required)Job Location: Boca Raton, FL (Required)*

Responsibilities

Order, review, organize, and summarize medical records, prepare chronologies and timelines, analyze case merit and identify standard of care, causation, and damage issues
Research, identify, interview, and communicate with expert witnesses
Conduct medical and legal research
Draft letters and e-mails
Draft pre-suit documents including Notice of Intent, Expert Affidavits, Informal Discovery, Responses to Informal Discovery,
Draft litigation documents including pleadings, discovery, discovery responses, subpoenas, deposition notices, orders, exhibit lists, expert and witness lists, etc., under the supervision of a lawyer
Assist lawyers with preparation for depositions, mediation, and trial
Handle all aspects of pre-litigation and litigation files from initial client intake through trial

Qualifications

Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP)
Must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certification program such as an associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, bachelor’s degree desired
Certification from the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) or National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills, and time-management skills
Proficient with computers, software, and programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), Adobe, Dropbox, etc.
Experience with Filevine preferred. Will train.
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Compensation

$68,000 - $77,000 yearly

About Hollander Law Firm

Hollander Law Firm has been dedicated to assisting accident and injury victims since 1996. Located in Boca Raton, our firm provides compassionate legal representation and support during challenging times. With over 28 years of experience, our firm has successfully recovered tens of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts. Our founder, Gregg Hollander, is renowned for his commitment to personal attention and aggressive advocacy, ensuring each client's case receives the utmost care and diligence.

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