Experienced Paralegal - Litigation / Casualty Defense – Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Marshall Dennehey

The law offices of Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin, a large civil defense litigation firm, is seeking a full-time Paralegal for its Ft. Lauderdale, FL office interested in Litigation / Casualty work.

• Are you an organized, detail-oriented paralegal who wants to play an important role on our legal team?
• Can you manage fast-paced Discovery, prepare for trial and independently maintain a caseload? 
• If you're interested in advancing your paralegal career and being appreciated for your skills, efforts and dedication, we want to hear from you!

We offer:

• A comprehensive Health insurance package including:
  • Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision benefits
• A generous Paid Time Off policy and Paid Holidays
• 401K
• Bonus program
• Numerous Firm Sponsored voluntary benefits including: Supplemental Life Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Legal Plan…
• Free parking
• Hybrid schedule (remote/in-office)

Job duties may include:

• Obtain documents, including medical records and financial records, tax and employment records, or any other relevant information
• Prepare for trial by preparing trial notebooks, exhibits, witness files
• Control trial presentation software i.e. Trial Director, OnCue
• Compile evidence and supporting information by searching records, discovery documents, transcripts, libraries, and databases
• Manage files and documents
• Coordinate with support services, clients, opposing law firms, and courts
• Manage court docket calendar
• Generate status reports, logs, and indexes
• Correspond with clients and opposing law firms
• Perform additional duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• High attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate work
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to complete assignments within agreed deadlines by prioritizing workload
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills as they become necessary
• Practice and foster an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation

Job Requirements:

• Litigation/Casualty Paralegal experience
• Applicants must have a Bachelor's or Associate's degree
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program is preferred

Marshall Dennehey does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.

Marshall Dennehey supports and encourages workplace diversity and we are an Equal Opportunity Employer AA/M/F/D/V.

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