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Title : Paralegal

Location : Florida - Jacksonville
Refer to Job # HEKS737029

Paralegal RESPONSIBILITIES: Organizes and analyzes documentary evidence including records, reports, depositions, discovery, and other documents and summaries as necessary. Interpretation and preparation of chronologies and summaries as requested. Under attorney direction drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, interrogatories, contracts, opinions, position papers, letters, etc., and other documents as necessary. Prepares and handles tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other requests for information. Ensures organization of files including maintenance and management. Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement. Performs timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to case. Conducts legal research using online media for experts, background searches, case investigation. Communicates with clients, witnesses, experts. Maintains calendar for trial and discovery deadlines. Obtains trial settings, coordinates and assist in preparation. Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or its equivalent. 2+ years of prior paralegal experience in civil defense litigation, preferably in a high-volume, fast-paced law firm environment. Experience in general liability and/or professional liability matters preferred. Working knowledge of paralegal concepts, procedures and practices. Knowledge of operations, practices and procedures of civil litigation. State Court filing including E-Filing experience required. Knowledge of how to bill time. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook and knowledge and application of legal research tools (Westlaw). Requires critical thinking skills, superior communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

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