Experienced Paralegal – Litigation / Casualty Defense – Orlando, FL

Marshall Dennehey

Experienced Paralegal – Litigation / Casualty Defense – Orlando, FL

Orlando, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The law offices of Marshall Dennehey, a large civil defense litigation firm, is seeking a full-time Paralegal for its Orlando, FL office with Litigation / Casualty experience. This team focuses its practice civil litigation defense, advocating for corporations in claims of premises liability, wrongful death and product liability. We handle cases on behalf of a variety of corporations and venues including theme parks, golf courses, water parks and retail stores. Many of these cases involve catastrophic injuries.

    Are you an organized, detail-oriented paralegal who wants to play an important role on our legal team?

    • Can you manage fast-paced Discovery, prepare for trial and independently maintain a caseload?
    • If you're interested in advancing your paralegal career and being appreciated for your skills, efforts and dedication, we want to hear from you!

    We offer:

    • A comprehensive Health insurance package including: Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision benefits
    • A generous Paid Time Off policy and Paid Holidays
    • 401K
    • Hybrid (remote/in-office) schedule

    Job duties may include:

    • Obtain, review and analyze documents, including medical records and financial records, tax and employment records, or any other relevant information
    • Provide a medical record chronology and summary
    • Prepare for trial by preparing trial notebooks, exhibits, and witness files
    • Compile evidence and supporting information by searching records, discovery documents, transcripts, libraries, and databases
    • Manage files and documents
    • Coordinate with support services and clients, opposing law firms, and courts
    • Manage court docket calendar
    • Generate status reports, logs, and indexes
    • Correspond with clients and opposing law firms
    • Legal research
    • Research and analysis of case issues, including medical research of facts, medical articles, and expert articles.
    • Communication of issues with experts and investigation and analysis of expert qualifications and experience, including prior transcripts, testimony and articles.
    • Perform additional duties as required

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
    • High attention to detail and ability to multi-task
    • Ability to prioritize and coordinate work
    • Ability to maintain confidential information
    • Ability to complete assignments within agreed deadlines by prioritizing workload
    • Ability and willingness to learn new skills as they become necessary
    • Practice and foster an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation

    Job Requirements:

    • At least 3 - 5 years of Litigation/Casualty experience.
    • A Bachelor's degree or an Associate's degree and paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program is preferred.

    Marshall Dennehey is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position.

    Firm offers a sound future, competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package.

    Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, resume and salary requirement for consideration.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer AA/M/F/D/V

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