Paralegal

HCI GROUP INC • Plantation, FL

3d

About The Position

The Paralegal supports in-house attorneys in all aspects of litigation and file management. The role proactively supports three or more attorneys and may also include administrative work and mentoring or training Legal Assistants.

Requirements

• At least an associate’s degree.
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, and related practices.
• Ability to self-manage and work independently.
• Solid organizational skills and strong attention to detail in meeting deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to use Florida’s E-Filing System and other relevant web-based systems.
• Ability to accurately process varied tasks and high volumes of work in a fast-paced environment.
• Superior interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Resourceful research and analytical skills.
• High level of professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of five years of paralegal experience is preferred.
• Property insurance defense and litigation experience is preferred.
• Trial preparation experience is preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.
• A Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-certified program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support three or more attorneys.
• Draft pleadings and motions for attorney review and file them with the court.
• Assist attorneys with interrogatories, requests for production, and other discovery requests.
• Draft discovery response shells.
• Prepare initial disclosures and documents.
• Prepare non-party subpoenas, including reviewing records received.
• Prepare for trial, including preparing trial exhibits, trial subpoenas, and demonstrative aids.
• Organize documents for depositions.
• Assist attorneys with organization for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Conduct legal research on arguments to be presented.
• Correspond by email with opposing counsel, experts, and the court.
• Perform administrative duties as needed, including maintaining attorneys’ calendars, scheduling legal events, and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Mentor and train Legal Assistants as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree