Insurance Defense Trial Team Paralegal
18 days ago
Florham Park
Job Description Bressler, Amery & Ross, a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm with a national practice, seeks an Insurance Defense Trial Team Paralegal based in its’ Ft. Lauderdale office. The Paralegal will support Attorneys in Insurance Law and Litigation with a majority of the focus upon all areas of first-party coverage, including windstorm, fire, theft, water damage, sinkhole, and “collapse claims.” Essential Duties: • Gathering and analyzing of documents., • Gathering, organizing, and maintaining legal documents, such as pleadings, and motions., • Calendar hearings and deadlines. Maintaining pleadings and discovery responses., • Preparing documents for production., • Preparing Orders of Production and Subpoenas to third-parties. Follow up with third-parties’ responses to our demand for production., • Interaction with Firm personnel, outside counsel, external vendors, expert witnesses and clients., • Coordinate depositions for all expert witnesses and gathering their complete expert file. Liaison between expert witnesses and trial counsel regarding upcoming trials., • Preparing simple motions (i.e. Motion to Compel, Motion for Extensions, Motion to Strike Expert Witnesses, Motions for Rule to Show Cause, etc.)., • Preparing Expert Discovery Requests., • Coordinate hearings for all trial motions (i.e. Daubert Motions, Motions in Limine, etc.)., • Organizing case files and documents., • Preparing standard form responses., • Provide trial preparation and on-site trial support as required., • Creating and maintaining spreadsheets and databases., • Minimum of 5 years’ paralegal work experience at a law firm is required., • Experience with insurance defense/first party property claims., • Trial support experience preferable., • Excellent written and oral communication skills., • Strong organizational and follow-up skills., • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and document management system(s)., • Meaningful Work: Engage in challenging and impactful work at the forefront of insurance law., • Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development., • Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a supportive team of dedicated professionals., • Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with firm contribution, and generous paid time off. Salary Range: $72K - $75K If you are a highly organized, proactive, and dedicated and talented paralegal looking to advance your career with a reputable and growing firm, we encourage you to apply! Join Bressler Amery & Ross and become part of a firm that values your talent and invests in your success.