What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal/Legal Assistant position at Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires and Newby?
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Weber Gallagher has an immediate opening for an experienced defense litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant in our Coral Gables Office. The individual will be responsible for supporting a team of attorneys with litigation tasks from inception through trial and close.
Responsibilities:
- Manage client cases from inception through trial and closing.
- Daily time entry billing requirements.
- Obtain, review, analyze and summarize documents, including medical records, financial documents and other relevant case information.
- Trial preparation – such as trial binders, exhibits and preparing witness files.
- Manage court docket calendar.
- Create status reports and provide updates to appropriate parties.
- Willingness to work on cases from start to finish and meet all court deadlines.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- 3 years of experience, preferably in defense litigation support.
- Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved organization.
- Experience and knowledge of the FL court system and rules.
- Excellent attention to detail and organization skills.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to meet all deadlines and prioritize workload.
- Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams of attorneys, legal staff, court staff, clients, expert witnesses, etc.
- Demonstrated interest in defense litigation.
- Ability to perform legal research, experience with Lexis a plus.
- Familiarity with reviewing and obtaining medical records.
- Experience with time entry billing in a law firm setting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, required.
- Ability to work 4 days/week from our Coral Gables office
Weber Gallagher is a thriving and growing firm with more than 160 legal professionals in 13 locations. The firm is an equal-opportunity employer offering a friendly office environment, competitive salaries, bonuses and generous benefits, including 401K and medical.
To apply: Please submit a resume via the job application link. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, or until the position is filled.
Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, ancestry, physical handicap, disability, national origin, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other factor/status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.