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Title : Litigation Paralegal

Location : Florida - Fort Lauderdale
Refer to Job # FWDD751658

Litigation Paralegal The candidate will be providing a range of legal support which include, but not limited to, preparation of pleadings and motions, and tracking and responding to discovery. Keep cases organized by opening files, monitoring calendars,meeting deadlines, documenting actions taken on files, inputting and organizing information and documents in case management software, and staying in close communication with attorney regarding case status. Enter and maintain to-dos for tasks in case management software. Receiving and distributing settlement checks and distributing them to appropriate parties, sending dismissals to client, and following firms case closing procedures. Preparation of hearing notebooks in conjunction with legal assistant and litigation support attorneys. Preparing correspondence, pleadings, motions,orders, etc. as needed. Keep clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress. Serving Discovery and following up on responses to discovery with Agreed orders on Motions for Extension, good faith letters,and ex-parte Motions to Compel. Responding to discovery served by Opposing Counsel, filing Motions for Extension when necessary and tracking response deadlines. Tracking and preparation of Proposals for Settlement. Preparation of Non-Party Subpoenas, tracking deadlines for objections and service and receiving responses. Coordinating expert witnesses such as IME doctors, peer reviews, coding reviews, etc. Receiving and organizing claims materials from client in a manner that allows quicker review of the documents in future case reviews. Enhances trial proceedings by organizing witness lists, exhibits and trial binders. Maintain a minimum billable hour requirement. Other job responsibilities may be required. The candidate should have at least 3 years of relevant paralegal experience. Working knowledge of Case Management Software. Working knowledge of TimeMatters software a plus. Working knowledge of Billable Time Entry Software. Working knowledge of Juris Software a plus. Working knowledge of Westlaw.

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