Insurance Defense Trial Team Paralegal

Bressler Amery & Ross • Florham Park, NJ

67d • $72,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Bressler, Amery & Ross, a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm with a national practice, seeks an Insurance Defense Trial Team Paralegal based in its’ Ft. Lauderdale office.
The Paralegal will support Attorneys in Insurance Law and Litigation with a majority of the focus upon all areas of first-party coverage, including windstorm, fire, theft, water damage, sinkhole, and “collapse claims.”

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ paralegal work experience at a law firm is required.
• Experience with insurance defense/first party property claims.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and document management system(s).
• Self-starter who is comfortable managing multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Trial support experience preferable.

Responsibilities

• Gathering and analyzing of documents.
• Gathering, organizing, and maintaining legal documents, such as pleadings, and motions.
• Calendar hearings and deadlines. Maintaining pleadings and discovery responses.
• Preparing documents for production.
• Preparing Orders of Production and Subpoenas to third-parties. Follow up with third-parties’ responses to our demand for production.
• Interaction with Firm personnel, outside counsel, external vendors, expert witnesses and clients.
• Coordinate depositions for all expert witnesses and gathering their complete expert file. Liaison between expert witnesses and trial counsel regarding upcoming trials.
• Preparing simple motions (i.e. Motion to Compel, Motion for Extensions, Motion to Strike Expert Witnesses, Motions for Rule to Show Cause, etc.).
• Preparing Expert Discovery Requests.
• Coordinate hearings for all trial motions (i.e. Daubert Motions, Motions in Limine, etc.).
• Organizing case files and documents.
• Preparing standard form responses.
• Provide trial preparation and on-site trial support as required.
• Creating and maintaining spreadsheets and databases.
• Supporting other projects as needed.

Benefits

• Meaningful Work: Engage in challenging and impactful work at the forefront of insurance law.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a supportive team of dedicated professionals.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with firm contribution, and generous paid time off.
• Work-Life Balance: We believe in fostering a healthy work-life balance for our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees