A well-established and highly respected law firm in Central Florida has been providing top-tier legal services since 1984. Recognized for its excellence, the firm maintains an AV rating through Martindale-Hubbell and is consistently ranked among the top workplaces in the region. With a reputation for delivering big-law results while fostering a supportive work environment, the firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including fully covered health, life, and long-term disability insurance, PTO, 401(k), profit-sharing, covered parking, and a gym membership.

Position Summary:
A full-time Personal Injury Litigation Defense Legal Assistant position is available in downtown Orlando. The role supports attorneys handling complex, high-exposure personal injury defense cases and may involve assisting multiple attorneys within the practice group.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a high-volume caseload.
• Identify potential discovery and evidentiary issues.
• Draft discovery responses and non-party subpoenas.
• Prepare and organize documents for production.
• Coordinate expert conferences and compile expert materials.
• Collect client documents and verification pages for interrogatories.
• Draft witness and exhibit lists.
• Prepare exhibits and objections as needed.

Qualifications:

• Drafting medical chronologies and timelines.
• Procuring non-party production.
• Applying Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Understanding medical terminology and billing.
• Assessing liability and damages in personal injury claims.
• Identifying key facts that strengthen or weaken cases.
• Managing expert retention and preparation.
• Communicating with vendors and maintaining calendars.
• Using Microsoft Outlook, Westlaw, and Sunbiz.

Additional Skills:

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Effective teamwork and proactive communication.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys on various projects.

Education & Experience:

• Five (5) years of experience in personal injury defense preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable in Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Familiarity with ATO (Client Profiles), Juris, Lexis, and Sunbiz is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.

Work Environment & Requirements:

• Must be able to commit to on-site work during trial preparation and trial.
• Office or cubicle space will be assigned based on availability.
• Requires prolonged periods of computer work and occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds.

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Salary Range: $62,000 - $72,000

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