Sr. Paralegal - $25.50/HR + Hybrid - Must be local to Orlando, Fort Lauderdale or Tampa FL
Description
Are you looking to expand your paralegal skills in the insurance industry working for a Fortune 100 company? We are looking for an individual to join our team who is an experienced insurance defense paralegal to handle files. (experience could also include auto, uninsured/underinsured motorist, first party property, subrogation, homeowners’ bodily injury claims, commercial auto, commercial premises liability or construction defect) This individual must be proficient with Microsoft suite office products, case management software and working in a paperless environment.
You must be within driving distance of any of the 3 Florida offices. (Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, or Tampa)
Key Responsibilities
- Prepares and drafts moderately complex legal documents, agreements and pleadings related to litigation and non-litigation matters
- Provides broad based legal support services to attorneys and counsel in the form of legal research, drafting of legal and business communications, and internal systems support and maintenance
- Conducts legal research, analyzes and compiles data from multiple sources such as on-line references, digests, practice manuals or other sources. Researches statutes, regulations and court decisions. Prepares summaries of digests and recommendation resolution to legal questions. Prepares internal memos to team members and internal clients.
- Drafts contracts, patent applications, resolutions and other legal documents for attorney review.
- Analyzes and evaluates records and data for discovery. Drafts recommendations and correspondence to clients, claims attorneys, and customer with regard to discovery and legal matters.
Requirements
Education and Experience – Sr. Paralegal – $25.50/HR + Hybrid – Must be local to Orlando, Fort Lauderdale or Tampa FL
- Undergraduate studies in business administration, insurance or other related area preferred
- Certification in paralegal studies preferred
- Five or more years experience as a paralegal with proven performance
- In depth knowledge of paralegal concepts, procedures and practices
- Proven knowledge in operations, practices and procedures of general counsel or civil litigation
- Must have a demonstrated knowledge in legal research and complex deposition motion practices as well as appellate procedures
- Ability to set work priorities that conform with established standards
- Capacity to administer projects with minimal supervision
- Strong verbal and written skills for contact with associates, attorneys, clients and customers
Benefits & Pay
- Flexible Hybrid Monday-Friday Schedule
- $25.50/HR with room for growth and advancement
- Generous benefits including medical insurance, life insurance, and dental reimbursement
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