Construction Defect Paralegal
About The Position
The statewide defense firm of Cole, Scott & Kissane is seeking a defense litigation paralegal with 5+ years of recent defense litigation experience for its Fort Lauderdale West (Plantation) office location. This candidate must be experienced in construction defect, and be an independent professional. This is an in office position 5 days a week. This paralegal position will require someone with experience and knowledge of the preparation of discovery responses and objections, summarization of medical and other types of records, preparation of medical chronologies, ability to assist with large document production, ability to utilize Adobe/Abbyy for electronic production issues and other such litigation paralegal tasks. Familiarity with L & A codes, billing software, and proven ability to properly capture time and bill according to client guidelines in a timely manner, a must. The ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure of multiple deadlines is essential. Knowledge of case management systems is required, iManage and Litify preferred. The ideal candidate must be detail oriented, work well under pressure, and have a good attendance record. Only those with the experience and abilities listed above that are Certified through a paralegal program, NALA or are a Florida Registered paralegal should apply. Also, please provide salary expectations.
Requirements
- 5+ years of recent defense litigation experience
- Experienced in construction defect
- Independent professional
- Familiarity with L & A codes
- Familiarity with billing software
- Proven ability to properly capture time and bill according to client guidelines in a timely manner
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to stay calm under pressure of multiple deadlines
- Knowledge of case management systems
- Detail oriented
- Work well under pressure
- Good attendance record
- Certified through a paralegal program, NALA or are a Florida Registered paralegal
Nice To Haves
- iManage
- Litify
Responsibilities
- Preparation of discovery responses and objections
- Summarization of medical and other types of records
- Preparation of medical chronologies
- Assist with large document production
- Utilize Adobe/Abbyy for electronic production issues
- Other such litigation paralegal tasks
- Properly capture time and bill according to client guidelines in a timely manner
Benefits
- 20 days of PTO
- 9 paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Short-term disability coverage
- Long-term care coverage
- 401k
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
