Paralegal

HCI GROUP INC•Plantation, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Paralegal supports in-house attorneys in all aspects of litigation and file management, proactively supporting three or more attorneys. The position handles litigation drafting and filing, discovery support, subpoenas and records, trial preparation, legal research, and communication with opposing counsel, experts, and the court. Administrative responsibilities may include maintaining attorneys’ calendars, scheduling legal events, and ensuring deadlines are met. The Paralegal may also mentor and train Legal Assistants. The role is based in Plantation, Florida, and is described as hybrid. Remote workers must report to a central office for one week each quarter for collaboration, team building, and educational exercises. Attendance is mandatory unless Human Resources approves an exception. Employees may also be asked to work from the office at other times when project, meeting, or organizational needs require in-person collaboration. Work is primarily sedentary and takes place in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment, including computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The employee will encounter normal office conditions and temperatures and low-to-moderate noise. Physical demands include sitting for long periods and working with computer and other electronic screens under fluorescent lighting.

Requirements

Associate degree required.
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 a variety of 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

Minimum of 5 years of Paralegal experience preferred.
Property insurance defense and litigation experience preferred.
Trial preparation experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-certified program preferred.

Responsibilities

Proactively 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.