Experienced Paralegal – Litigation / First Party Property/ Defense – Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Marshall Dennehey • Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About The Position

The law offices of Marshall Dennehey, a large civil defense litigation firm, is seeking a full-time Paralegal for its Ft. Lauderdale office with Litigation / First Party Property experience. Litigation involving the defense of property insurers throughout Florida in first party coverage matters. The team responds to claims for sinkhole, windstorm, fire, mold, theft, water losses, and property damage claims. Are you an organized, detail-oriented paralegal who wants to play an important role on our legal team? Can you manage fast-paced Discovery, prepare for trial and independently maintain a caseload? If you're interested in advancing your paralegal career and being appreciated for your skills, efforts and dedication, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• At least 3 - 5 years of Litigation/Professional Liability experience
• Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree or an Associate's degree
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program is preferred

Responsibilities

• Obtain, review and analyze documents, including medical and financial records, tax and employment records, or any other relevant information
• Generate status reports, logs, and indexes
• Create medical record and other factual chronologies and summaries
• Compile evidence and supporting information by searching records, discovery documents, transcripts, libraries, and databases
• Manage files and documents
• Coordinate with support services and clients, opposing law firms, and courts
• Prepare for trial including preparing trial notebooks, exhibits, and witness files
• Correspond with clients and opposing law firms
• Communication of issues with experts and investigation and analysis of expert qualifications and experience, including prior transcripts, testimony and articles
• Perform additional duties as required

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health insurance package including Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off policy and Paid Holidays
• 401K
• Bonus Program
• Free parking
• Hybrid (remote/in-office) schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees