Paralegal

Rubenstein Law, P.A. • West Palm Beach, FL

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About The Position

The Paralegals at Rubenstein Law work alongside attorneys to enforce and defend clients’ legal rights. This role involves drafting pleadings and motions, timely calendaring all events, participating in client meetings and maintaining client contact, creating and monitoring deadlines for case progression, assisting with trial preparation, and finalizing settlement agreements. Rubenstein Law, established in 1988, is a premier name in Personal Injury, representing clients in various case claims including auto injuries, slip and fall, catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice, and mass torts. The firm has grown to over 50 Attorneys and 400 supporting professionals, with a strong reputation for success and a commitment to providing excellent client care.

Requirements

• Excellent client communications skills
• Strong multitasking skills, highly organized, and detail oriented
• Able to excel in a fast-paced work environment, take direction and work with little supervision
• Able to manage a large caseload and comply with deadlines
• Knowledge of State and Federal court statutes, rules, and procedures
• Familiar in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and the ability to become proficient in firm technology programs
• Familiar with legal terminology, court proceeding and drafting pleadings, discovery, and legal documents
• Familiar with court procedures, courtMap, JAWS and e-filing via e-portal

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of Personal Injury Litigation experience preferred, but not required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload from initial filing through trial and post-trial
• Draft and file legal documents and pleadings in State and Federal court
• Draft and file discovery and manage discovery compliance
• Communicate in a clear and concise manner with team members, clients, opposing counsel, judicial employees/clerk, and other legal professionals
• Coordinate, schedule and calendar meetings, case related deadlines, notice hearings, depositions, and other litigation related proceedings
• Manage Attorney’s calendar and assist with attorney travel arrangement when needed
• Provide excellent legal support to the team and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Assist with trial preparation (trial binders, exhibits, redacting, etc.)
• Data entry in firm management system pertaining to case related matters

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 7-paid holidays
• Staff and Attorney bonuses
• Medical Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, STD & LTD, and other medical coverages)
• Group and Optional Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 401(k) with company matching

What This Job Offers

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