What are the responsibilities and job description for the Med Mal Defense Paralegal position at Ketcham Eide Telan Meltz & Wallace, P.A.?
PARALEGAL
Ketcham, Eide, Telan, Meltz & Wallace, P.A., a locally established and growing DEFENSE law firm with an excellent reputation, has an immediate opening for a full time Paralegal in our Medical Malpractice Department; knowledge of trial preparation, courtroom decorum, and knowledge of local rules a MUST. Our firm’s focus is Medical Malpractice defense, Health Law, Nursing Home defense, Professional Malpractice defense, Local Government and Personal Injury.
Experience required is as follows:
- Paralegal Studies degree
- Strong organizational, problem-solving and communication skills while juggling multiple cases in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of legal terminology, litigation process, pre-trial compliance and court proceedings.
- Knowledge of discovery process (preparing requests, responses; review and organize discovery materials; HIPAA compliance, prepare witness materials and privilege logs)
- Familiarity with the laws of the State of Florida, Rules of Civil Procedure, Judicial Administration, discovery, rules of evidence, compliance with judicial orders, local rules and commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures.
- Proficiency in all MS Office products such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Aderant Total Office (ATO) case management software experience a plus
- Must be able to perform work with minimal direction and exercise good judgment in determining objectives and approaches to assigned tasks
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to function within a team; ability to get along well with co-workers is a MUST!
- Trial Experience preferred
- Experience with radiology film navigation a plus
- Experience with Lexis Nexis preferred
The successful candidate will be able to work 8:30am – 5:00pm and additional hours as necessary. Personal skills necessary: 1) be a highly organized and detail oriented multi-tasker 2) willing to assist in other areas and work outside normal business hours as needed 3) work well within times of stress and changing deadlines 4) possess the ability to work with all levels of staff, management, opposing counsel and expert witnesses 5) possess an excellent work ethic and be dependable.
Must possess a professional appearance and demeanor
We offer a competitive salary based on experience and attractive benefits.
DFWP, EEOC
Please send resume and cover letter stating your salary requirements
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Paralegal: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely:
- No
Work Location: One location