Paralegal - Personal Injury Defense

Hamilton & Miller, PA • Miami, FL

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About The Position

Hamilton Miller & Birthisel LLP is seeking a Paralegal to provide litigation and discovery support to attorneys in its Personal Injury Defense practice group. The role manages subpoenas and the discovery workflow, reviews and analyzes medical records, identifies relevant facts such as prior injuries and complaints, and coordinates with providers, vendors, and experts. The position calls for strong organization, initiative, and the ability to work independently in a defense litigation environment.

The firm describes itself as a nationally recognized insurance defense trial law firm with offices and a presence across Florida, New York, Virginia, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and The Bahamas. It highlights its AV Preeminent rating, diversity, inclusive culture, and collaborative environment. No agency submissions are accepted.

Requirements

• Proven proficiency in defense First-Party Property discovery and subpoena practice.
• Expertise reviewing medical records, preparing chronologies, and mapping providers, with the ability to identify gaps and issues requiring escalation.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail across multiple matters.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills and effective stakeholder management.
• Technical proficiency with LexisNexis or Westlaw and at least one records platform, such as Magna Record, Ontellus, or a comparable platform.
• Comfort with case and document management systems and standard office software.
• Resourcefulness, proactivity, and ability to work independently within established procedures.
• Paralegal certificate or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years of paralegal experience in personal injury defense.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a law firm or similar legal environment.
• Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Draft, serve, and respond to discovery and subpoenas; track deadlines and deficiencies; and maintain logs and ticklers.
• Prepare and follow up on record and deposition subpoenas, including HIPAA compliance and chain of custody.
• Intake, organize, and summarize records; create medical chronologies; identify gaps; and flag issues such as prior injuries, pre-existing conditions, and causation.
• Identify treating and referring providers and anticipated providers; coordinate IMEs and expert engagement; and prepare expert notebooks.
• Conduct legal and factual research using LexisNexis or Westlaw.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, subpoenas duces tecum, deposition summaries, and trial and pretrial materials.
• Manage calendars and critical deadlines; schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, IMEs, and related travel.
• Coordinate with courts, clients, vendors, providers, experts, and opposing counsel.
• E-file in state and federal courts; prepare exhibit and hearing binders; and coordinate court reporters and interpreters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed