Senior Paralegal (Orlando or Ormond)

Security First Managers•Ormond Beach, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs senior-level technical legal activities for Security First Managers (Company). Work involves performing a variety of legal tasks on an assigned caseload of litigated files and assisting attorneys with settling legal disputes that arise from claims. Work is performed under minimal supervision with moderate latitude in the use of initiative. Position relies on experience and exercises some independent judgement to determine the best approach by using and interpreting policies and procedures.

Requirements

Paralegal degree or certification
Four (4) years paralegal and first party property experience OR an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience

Responsibilities

Mentors and trains new paralegals
Reviews and evaluates assigned cases
Attends trial with attorneys when required
Conducts legal research, file management, and case progression activities
Drafts correspondence regarding discovery matters, case status or motions
Drafts complaint responses, interrogatories, and other discovery and/or complex pleadings or motions for attorney review
Obtains, compiles, and analyzes records for discovery; analyzes and responds to incoming discovery
Prepares experts or other witnesses; coordinates any other necessary pre-trial and/or trial activities as required
Summarizes discovery, indexes depositions, and drafts jury instructions and necessary subpoenas for trial and pre-trial statements
Collaborates with Litigation Examiners/Specialists to execute the agreed litigation plan for the defense of each case
Contacts parties and witnesses concerning trial dates; coordinates with the attorney regarding appearance and testimony
Keeps the assigned Litigation Examiner/Specialist informed throughout the life of the file