Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

North Florida Law Firm is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic plaintiff’s personal injury litigation paralegal who is responsible for handling cases and clients in litigation and pre-litigation regarding auto accidents, slip and fall, animal bite and occasional business case. The candidate must also thoroughly understand and have experience on how to handle property (car / vehicle) damage, UM and BI claims. Will also be responsible for handling claims from intake to settlement and all litigation. The individual must thoroughly comprehend BI, UM and PIP coverage and be able to explain it. This is not an entry level position.

Successful candidates will have strong writing and interpersonal skills; be able to complete work in a timely manner; must be able to gather, analyze and research information and documents; must be able to multi-task, prioritize and demonstrate acute attention to detail; must be a team player; be able to function and succeed in a quality controlled work environment; demonstrate sound and accurate judgment; be self-motivated towards achieving personal and organizational goals; use time efficiently; approach matters in a professional and tactful manner; manage a high volume caseload and be dependable. The position entails extensive contact with judges, lawyers, offices, clients, insurance adjusters, medical providers and must be done on a regular basis.

Ideal candidates are positive and happy people that have a passion for helping injured clients. If you are the type of person that is passionate about your work, have empathy for injured people, and are not willing to produce mediocre results, you are an ideal candidate for this position.

Examples of some of the daily tasks and responsibilities -

1. Logging onto the E portal / state Court filing system to file lawsuits, notices motions or other pleadings

2. Logging onto the Federal system (CME / PACER) system to file lawsuits, notices, motions, or other pleadings.

3. Talking to Client’s to get case information.

4. Read, review and interpret medical records

5. Draft routine motions and documents

6. Review and prepare responses to discovery

7. Schedule hearings and deposition.

8. Excellent organizational, written and communication skills are essential to writing demands and correspondence.

**Can’t stress this enough - Attention to detail in our environment is extremely important.

15+ years experience strongly wanted for this position, but if you have what it takes, please send your resume. We are a 26 year old personal injury law firm and willing to pay top dollar for a top candidate. Health insurance is available with a 50% contribution from the employee and there are nine paid holidays. There are no other benefits. We are located in Orange Park, Florida/South Jacksonville.

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