Litigation Paralegal
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Position type: Direct Hire, Full Time.
Ultimate Staffing is currently partnered with one of the nation's top personal injury law firms to fill a full-time Paralegal position. The successful candidate will support two associate attorneys and assist with litigation and trial preparation.
Responsibilities of the Litigation Paralegal
- Prepare exhibits for trial, including redaction of medical records and bills, creating trial notebooks, and managing blow-up requests to vendors.
- Draft legal documents such as Complaints, Summonses, Initial Interrogatories, Requests to Produce, and Requests for Admissions.
- Prepare and send client correspondence as needed.
- Compile and update damages summaries.
- Prepare and maintain medical chronologies for depositions, mediations, and trials.
- Prepare witness and exhibit lists for trial.
- Coordinate and schedule mock juries.
- Draft jury instructions and verdict forms.
- Attend trials with attorneys, providing support as needed.
Qualifications of the Litigation Paralegal:
- Minimum of 5 years of Paralegal experience, preferably in Personal Injury (PI) or Litigation.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent follow-up and organizational abilities.
Compensation & Benefits for the Litigation Paralegal:
- Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 per year.
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM (in-office position).
- Benefits include health insurance, vacation, holiday and sick leave programs, and a 401k retirement plan.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
