What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Ullian Trial Law?
Join a Trial Team That Changes Lives
At Ullian Trial Law, we represent individuals and families whose lives have been forever affected by negligence. Our practice is dedicated to handling complex personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases, fighting tirelessly to secure justice and meaningful results for victims and their families.
We are not a settlement mill. We prepare every case as if it will go to trial. Our commitment to excellence, accountability, and client advocacy has earned us a reputation for delivering exceptional representation while treating clients with compassion, dignity, and respect.
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our growing team. This is an opportunity to work on high-stakes, life-changing cases alongside attorneys who are passionate about achieving outstanding outcomes. We are looking for someone who takes ownership, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our clients and the community.
Position Overview
The Litigation Paralegal will play a critical role in supporting attorneys throughout the litigation process, from filing suit through settlement, mediation, trial, or verdict. This position focuses on complex personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases and requires a professional who can manage multiple files, anticipate needs, and maintain exceptional attention to detail.
The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with attorneys, teammates, clients, healthcare providers, expert witnesses, opposing counsel, and court personnel to ensure cases move efficiently and strategically through litigation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage litigation calendars, deadlines, hearings, and court schedules.
- Draft, review, and prepare pleadings, motions, notices, subpoenas, discovery requests, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
- Coordinate and track written discovery and document production.
- Organize, summarize, and analyze medical records, billing records, and healthcare documentation.
- Coordinate expert witnesses, including physicians, life-care planners, economists, vocational experts, and other damages experts.
- Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, expert evaluations, and other case events.
- Prepare mediation materials, trial exhibits, witness files, exhibit lists, and trial notebooks.
- Maintain accurate and organized case files within the firm's case management system.
- Communicate regularly with clients regarding case developments, deadlines, and litigation milestones.
- Assist attorneys in developing case strategies and preparing damages presentations.
- Support attorneys during trial preparation and trial proceedings as needed.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of litigation paralegal experience required.
- Experience in plaintiff personal injury, medical malpractice, or wrongful death litigation strongly preferred.
- Thorough understanding of Florida civil litigation procedures, court rules, and deadlines.
- Experience reviewing, organizing, and summarizing medical records and damages-related documentation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple active litigation files while meeting strict deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.
- Trial experience strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with electronic filing systems.
What Success Looks Like
In this role, success means:
- Cases move proactively and efficiently through litigation.
- Deadlines are consistently met without supervision.
- Attorneys receive proactive, high-level support.
- Trial and mediation preparation is thorough, strategic, and deadline-driven.
- Medical records, discovery, and expert materials are meticulously organized.
- Clients feel informed, supported, and cared for throughout the litigation process.
- The litigation team operates more effectively because of your contributions.
Compensation & Benefits
We value exceptional talent and offer a competitive compensation package, including:
- Above-market compensation for the right person
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Generous health reimbursement account from which you can pay premiums, copays, and other medical expenses.
- Short-term disability insurance
- Paid time off and firm holidays
- Holiday office closure from Christmas Eve through New Years’ Day
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact cases that truly make a difference in clients' lives
Work Environment
- Full-time in office position, based in Vero Beach, FL.
- Monday to Thursday (8:30 am- 5:30 pm), with one-hour lunch
- Friday (8:30 am- 3:00 pm), with one-hour lunch
- Flexible Schedule may be available depending upon the circumstances.
- Work-Life Balance: At Ullian Trial Law, family comes first. We support each other in ensuring an appropriate work-life balance. Our clients deserve our very best, but we cannot give our very best without personal fulfillment and reasonable downtime out of the office.
Who Thrives at Ullian Trial Law
Our best team members are driven, accountable, and committed to excellence. They take pride in their work, anticipate problems before they arise, and embrace responsibility rather than avoid it.
We are looking for an A-player who is:
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Proactive and solution-focused
- Comfortable handling complex litigation matters
- Compassionate toward clients facing difficult circumstances
- Motivated by achieving exceptional results for our clients
- Committed to continuous improvement and professional growth
If you are passionate about helping injured individuals and grieving families obtain justice and want to be part of a high-performing trial team that is making a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
Apply Today
- Join Ullian Trial Law and become part of a team dedicated to changing lives through exceptional legal advocacy. If you have the experience, drive, and commitment to excellence we're looking for, submit your resume and application today.