Litigation Paralegal

GOLDLAW, P.A.•West Palm Beach, FL

31d•Onsite

About The Position

At GOLDLAW, a personal injury law firm, we believe the happiness, health, and engagement of our employees directly contribute to the customer service of our clients. GOLDLAW is a leading personal injury firm. It has topped the South Florida Sun-Sentinel’s top workplace survey for three consecutive years. We provide exceptional legal services and achieve favorable outcomes for our clients. Our commitment is to prioritize our employees while we work diligently to grow the organization and enjoy life, given our benefit plans and competitive compensation. We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated professional to join our Team. POSITION SUMMARY: As a Litigation Paralegal, you will support attorneys throughout the litigation process by performing a range of tasks, including legal research, case management, and preparing legal documents. This position will focus on cases that include significant traumatic injuries or death. Case types typically include: medical malpractice, nursing home/assisted living facility neglect, failure to use an AED in a public place, sexual assault, product liability, negligent security, vehicular wrongful death, and others. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in medical malpractice, a strong understanding of litigation procedures, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple cases efficiently. This position is in-person only; no remote work is available.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies, Bachelor's Degree, or Paralegal certification (e.g., from FRP), required.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a paralegal with a focus on litigation.
Strong understanding of the litigation process, legal terms, and court procedures.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interaction with fellow teams and attorneys.
Solid organizational skills, ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research databases (e.g., Lexis Nexis, Westlaw)

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys in case preparation, including drafting and filing pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and witness lists.
Ensure compliance with court rules and deadlines.
Manage all aspects of cases in litigation and pre-suit.
Coordinates with experts, drafts Notices of intent, and responds to discovery for nursing home, assisted living, and medical malpractice cases.
Conduct legal research to support case strategy and prepare legal documents.
Organize and maintain case files, evidence, and other legal documents.
Ensure compliance with court rules and deadlines.
Manage the discovery litigation process by preparing discovery requests, responses, and documentation.
Assist attorneys during trial preparation and proceedings, including exhibits, coordinating witness appearances, and managing trial planning.
Perform administrative tasks as needed.