Litigation Paralegal

RUMBERGER KIRK & CALDWELL PROFESSIONAL ASSOC•Miami, FL

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About The Position

RumbergerKirk is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of litigation. The role works closely with attorneys on civil defense matters, including casualty liability, trucking litigation, employment litigation, product liability, premises liability, and traumatic brain injury. Responsibilities span case management, discovery, medical record review and summarization, deposition and trial preparation, and coordination with clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced litigation environment, and comfortable working independently and as part of a team. The paralegal will manage case files and documents, support discovery and records collection, prepare subpoenas and records requests, analyze medical records, assist with depositions and expert discovery, maintain case-management tools, and coordinate litigation deadlines and events with attorneys. The role also involves preparing materials for mediations and trials, attending depositions, mediations, and trials, traveling as needed, tracking billable time, supporting case strategy, and helping train and cover for team members. Overtime may be necessary to meet client and case demands.

Requirements

Associate degree in Paralegal Studies and paralegal certificate, bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of five years of law firm experience; litigation experience is preferred.
Ability to produce accurate work product in a timely manner.
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to travel as needed.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Law firm experience in litigation.

Responsibilities

Manage and organize case files, including obtaining, reviewing, summarizing, and maintaining key case documents.
Support discovery by drafting discovery requests and related pleadings, organizing document production, indexing records, and monitoring collection and production of necessary records.
Prepare, issue, and track subpoenas and records requests.
Review, analyze, and summarize medical records; prepare medical chronologies and narrative summaries.
Assist with depositions and discovery investigations, including preparing deposition summaries and exhibit indexes, and coordinating with witnesses, experts, investigators, and other interested parties.
Assist with expert discovery responses and ensure timely service of expert disclosures and related materials.
Maintain case-management databases and litigation-support tools.
Coordinate with attorneys regarding case deadlines, depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial-preparation needs.
Prepare litigation materials, including trial notebooks, exhibits, witness and exhibit disclosures, demonstrative aids, and PowerPoint presentations for mediations and trial.
Attend depositions, mediations, and trials; assist with witness coordination, exhibit management, and overall trial support.
Travel as needed to attend depositions, meet with witnesses, photograph evidence, and visit accident scenes or evidence locations.
Track billable time in accordance with client guidelines and firm procedures.
Collaborate with attorneys and team members to support case strategy, trial preparation, and successful case outcomes.
Assist with training, mentoring, and providing coverage and support to team members as needed.
Work overtime as necessary to meet client and case demands.