Litigation Paralegal - First Party Property Insurance Defense

$60,000 - $70,000/Yr

Colodny Fass, P.L.C. - Sunrise, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Sunrise, FL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

An established Florida law firm that specializes in insurance defense, insurance regulatory, complex commercial litigation, and business litigation is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join their First Party Property Insurance Defense team in the Sunrise office. This position is ideal for candidates with a strong background in litigation paralegal work, particularly those with 3+ years of experience, although candidates with less experience are also encouraged to apply. While experience in First Party Property Insurance Defense is not mandatory, it is considered a significant advantage. The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with in-house attorneys, support staff, opposing counsel, judicial assistants, and clients. The role encompasses a variety of responsibilities including case investigation, drafting pleadings, preparing and responding to discovery, conducting legal research, managing e-discovery, summarizing depositions, producing documents, providing trial support, and preparing appellate documents. Proficiency in daily timekeeping of billable hours, e-filing, e-searches, PACER, and large document processing and management is essential. The position requires a proactive approach to managing case files and deadlines, ensuring that all necessary documents are gathered and organized efficiently. Daily tasks will include organizing claim and litigation files, gathering documents such as underwriting files and recorded statements, communicating with attorneys for specific document requests, conducting internet research for public records, monitoring discovery deadlines, preparing draft responses, and coordinating with legal assistants to schedule hearings, mediations, arbitrations, depositions, and trials. The firm offers a flexible schedule that allows for a combination of in-office and remote work, along with a competitive wage and benefits package that includes fully paid health, life, and disability insurance, a matching 401(k) plan, generous paid time off (PTO), holiday policies, and additional quarterly compensation based on billable hours, alongside annual discretionary bonuses and salary increases.

Responsibilities

• Case investigation and drafting pleadings.
• Discovery preparation and response.
• Conducting legal research and e-discovery.
• Summarizing depositions and document production.
• Providing trial support and preparing appellate documents.
• Daily timekeeping of billable hours and e-filing.
• Organizing claim files and litigation files.
• Gathering documents such as underwriting files and recorded statements.
• Communicating with attorneys for specific document requests.
• Conducting internet research for public records and court records.
• Monitoring discovery deadlines and preparing draft responses.
• Preparing notices for non-party production and subpoenas.
• Monitoring attorney's calendar for upcoming events.
• Preparing attorneys for events by learning case facts and issues.
• Following up with attorneys to learn outcomes and next steps.
• Coordinating with legal assistants to schedule hearings, mediations, arbitrations, depositions, and trials.

Requirements

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis.
• Experience in legal drafting and litigation processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in First Party Property Insurance Defense is a plus.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching