Paralegal

What You'll Do

• Drafts case specific written discovery requests, legal objections, and factual responses to written discovery. The requests and responses would be to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions.
• Drafts good faith letters to opposing counsel regarding outstanding discovery requests.
• Drafts discovery motions and responses to opposing discovery motions.
• Prepares non-party subpoenas for documents.
• Prepares documents to be produced in response to Request for Production.
• Drafts Privilege Logs by identifying applicable privileges as it relates to claim and other documents.
• Communicates with witnesses including field adjusters, engineers, contractors, insureds, etc. and assist the handling attorney with preparation for depositions and trials.
• Prepares electronic and paper exhibits for trial at attorney direction.
• Assists and/or ensures that electronic binders for discovery, depositions, and pleadings are prepared for trial.
• Communicates and coordinates with witnesses for trial attendance.
• Arranges for equipment setup at the Courthouse as necessary.
• Communicates with co-workers, management, clients, vendors, and others as needed in a courteous and professional manner.
• Maintains the integrity of the company and products offered by complying with federal and state regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
• Attendance at trial may be requested but is not required.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

What You Have

Education, Experience, and Licensing:

• Bachelor's degree preferred. High School diploma required.
• Certificate in Paralegal Studies from an ABA-approved program preferred.
• 2+ years' experience working as a paralegal/legal assistant.
• 1+ years' experience with insurance claims especially with first party claims preferred.

Qualifications/Skills And Competencies

• Strong organization skills with the ability to successfully multi-task, prioritize and maintain the daily tasks for the assigned case load.
• Strong communication and research skills.
• Works collaboratively with team members and others.
• Demonstrates desire to acquire effective trial skills with increased litigation complexity.
• Personal integrity and adherence to a high degree of professionalism and ethical competency.
• A thorough understanding of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure
• A thorough understanding of the Florida Evidence Code.
• A thorough understanding of all Administrative Orders in effect within each jurisdiction that the paralegal handles.
• A thorough understanding of case law governing discovery in Florida.
• Ability to work independently on discovery matters, independently spot issues and be able to target discovery to specific factual issues to apply the applicable law to the discovered facts.
• Desire to live Slide's Core Values