Insurance Defense Trial Team Paralegal

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.
• Supporting other projects as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Education:

• 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).
• Self-starter who is comfortable managing multiple tasks.

Why Bressler Amery & Ross?

• 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.
• Work-Life Balance: We believe in fostering a healthy work-life balance for our employees.

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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.