Job Description

Vaco is hiring for a Paralegal in downtown Jacksonville, FL. This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity in a fast-growing firm.
Overview:
Paralegals are assigned to perform billable tasks in support of one or more lawyers. Each paralegal is also responsible to the entire firm and may be required to perform tasks for any firm member. Each paralegal has the responsibility to serve the clients of the firm to the best of his/her ability. Each paralegal shall keep records describing work performed for each client and time expended for each matter during the work day.
Paralegals may be asked to perform the following, including, but not limited to:
Conducting fact investigation and analysis
Conducting background investigation for parties and/or witnesses
Obtaining photographs; documents, and physical evidence from third-parties
Analyzing and summarizing documentary evidence, including preparation of chronologies, preparation of non-party discovery requests such as subpoenas, notices of deposition, records requests, authorizations, etc.
Summarizing depositions and medical documentary evidence
Analyzing billing documentary evidence
Preparing trial notebooks, mediation notebooks, and/or deposition notebooks
Organizing and preparing exhibits, witness data, and legal authority

Qualifications include:
3 + years of experience in insurance defense litigation is a plus.
Must have strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a litigation team.
Must possess excellent organization skills, be detail-oriented, and be able to operate well under pressure with minimal supervision.
Must be highly motivated.

Experience should include:
Assisting attorney(s) in preparing for trials, hearings, and depositions; drafting legal documents such as subpoenas and pleadings
Assisting in case analysis meeting all applicable deadlines
E-filing with both State and Federal Courts
Summarizing medical and billing records
Summarizing depositions, and managing cases from inception to completion.
Desired Skills and Experience
Must have 2 years experience working as a legal secretary or paralegal
Litigation experience is helpful
Busier firm working for 3-5 attorneys.

Job Tags

Full time,

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Litigation Paralegal Job at Vaco, Jacksonville, FL

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