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Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work? J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations. Job Description We are seeking a mid-to-senior level Forensic Mechanical Engineer to join our already robust team of professionals supporting our clients throughout the US and internationally. Our engineers routinely perform forensic investigations, provide consultation, and serve as expert witnesses. Our practice areas include commercial, industrial, manufacturing, and residential property and equipment systems as well as related infrastructure components. Assignments will require local, regional, as well as inter-regional travel to project sites Job Responsibilities • Investigate the cause and origin of failures, damages, or defects in mechanical systems and components within industrial, commercial, and residential sites. Analyze the failure of mechanical systems, determine the cause of failures, evaluate the quality of construction, and review design and maintenance procedures., • Perform field investigations, lead multi-party examinations and documentation of damaged property., • Research failure modes, code requirements, and provide recommendations for repair and /or replacement as needed., • Prepare accurate, clear, thorough, and concise reports and related documentation for clients detailing opinions and conclusions., • Participate in multidisciplinary teams on large and complex assignments., • Maintain established relationships with current clients and consultants., • Stay abreast of company policies, procedures and practices; participate in ongoing training and development as assigned or approved to assure knowledge and skills remain current and comprehensive. Qualifications Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 3–5 years of mechanical engineering experience within insurance or legal forensics., • Residency in the state of Florida is required for this position., • Requires active Professional Engineering (PE) license; minimum required of resident state., • Willingness to participate in expert witness work and provide court testimony., • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills., • Computer skills (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)., • A desire to learn, excel and grow with us and within the profession., • A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in evaluating mechanical system and component failures in a commercial or industrial setting is preferred., • Multi-state licensing and/or active NCEES Record preferred., • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times., • Must be able to travel to various project sites., • Must be able to access and inspect all areas of mechanical and/or electrical equipment, • Prolonged periods of standing, bending, kneeling and lifting. Additional Information Some of the Benefits We Have Include J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs. • Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed, • Flexible Time Off policy, • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, • 401k Match Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the ___ and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as required and described therein. 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Looking to join a national defense firm that is progressive and innovative? Casual day every day, flexible work from home policy, diverse and inclusive, and attorneys that are collaborative and supportive across every office? If this sounds interesting, we are that firm and we are looking for paralegals to support our general liability and construction defect practice groups. Ideal candidates will have at least 5-10 years of litigation experience in either general liability or construction defect and must have trial experience. Qualified candidates will assist our attorneys in all aspects of case management including, pre-trial preparation, summarizing of medical records, depositions, employment records, etc., and provide assistance with discovery work up. You must be extremely organized and self-motivated. This is a hybrid position requiring you to come into the office. Therefore you must live in the greater Tampa, Miami or Boca Raton areas – no exceptions. Join the firm that is a bold differentiator in the industry. Requirements: • Must possess a paralegal certificate, • Professional and pleasant demeanor, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Attention to detail, • Ability to process and follow up on Subpoenas for the receipt of medical, employment, worker’s compensation, disability, taxes, educational, union records, etc., • Ability to communicate with experts, specifically prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review, • Ability to respond timely and effectively in a team atmosphere, • Ability to multi-task independently, be proactive and successfully manage a variety of demands, • High level of computer competency, in the complete Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage, e-Copy, PDF conversion, • Trial preparation, including but not limited to the preparation of exhibits, witness materials and pre-trial documents, • Ability to prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, and trial preparation, • Assemble chronologies of key documents, • Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants, • Ability to redact claim files, medical records, police reports, emails, etc., • Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review, • Requires the ability to work 40 Hours a week M-F 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., • Reliable with excellent attendance Benefits include: • A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses, • Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account, • 401(k) retirement plan, • PTO, paid sick time and paid holidays, • A flexible work from home policy, • Referral program Recruiters - Please do not contact us as we are not using external recruiters to fill this position at this time.