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If you are an organized and determined multitasker with good computer skills and passionate about the legal field, this position may be for you. We are seeking a Paralegal to work in our Miami (Doral) Florida legal office to provide general paralegal support for the office. This is a great opportunity to take the next step in your legal career.

Position Responsibilities:

• Handles heavy case load and assigned to one attorney

• Will handle various types of litigation including but not limited to PIP, bodily injury, subrogation and property damage matters.

• Handles responses to discover and propounding same; including meeting with clients when necessary.

• Assists with preparation of cases for trial, depositions and hearings

• Assists attorneys with the preparation of responses to discovery, including meeting with clients when necessary.

• Assists with preparation of cases for trial. Sends out discovery requests. Monitors compliance with discovery by all parties and prepares motions as appropriate.

• Assists attorneys with investigation of cases. Obtains medical, insurance, employment and/or other records/information, through record requests or subpoenas. Assists with the drafting of motions, briefs and other documents.

• Communicates with clients, claims adjusters, litigation specialists, attorneys' offices, medical provider offices, police departments, courts and agents to request additional information/documentation as assigned.

• Sets up legal file jackets, as needed. Maintains summary of all records received by case, for attorneys and other claims personnel.

• Performs legal research at the request of the attorneys.

Position Qualifications:

• Must have a paralegal certificate or degree

• Mist have a minimum of three years paralegal experience; including knowledge and practice of drafting discovery documents and discovery responses, summarizing claims files and medical records and interviewing clients

• Must be familiar with operation of general office equipment including calculator, fax machine, copy machine, etc.

• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and time management skills required.

• Prior PC experience required including knowledge of word processing software (Word and Excel preferred). Knowledge of law office management, time billing and legal research software preferred.