We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Litigation Paralegal to join our elite, high-performance personal injury law firm. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.
We are building a team of dedicated, accountable professionals who value collaboration, continuous improvement, and high standards. This role is best suited for paralegals who are driven to grow, committed to excellence, and excited to contribute to a team that strives to be the best in the field.
If you’re someone who is passionate about your work, eager to take ownership of your cases, and looking to be part of a firm that recognizes and rewards high performance, we invite you to apply.
Benefits:
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Holidays and Paid Time Off
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Health Insurance
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401(k)
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Bonus opportunities
Work Location: In Person/Hybrid
Schedule: M-F
Job Type: Full-time, hourly
Salary: Beginning at $70,000
Background checks: Required
Compensation:
$70,000 to start
Responsibilities:-
Prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, summons, and other legal memoranda
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E-file all court documents in state and federal court
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Diligently medically manage client care to maximize case value
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Communicate with clients, court, counsel, and others
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Conduct legal research and factual investigation
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Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses
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Coordinate and summarize depositions
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Prepare trial binders and exhibits
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Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court
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Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics)
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Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
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Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
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Aid attorney with interrogatories and other discovery requests
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Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
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Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
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Witness preparation
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Assist with case settlements
Qualifications:
Job-Related Skills and Abilities:
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Ability to prioritize and manage workload with minimal supervision
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Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with exceptional attention to detail
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Education/Training/Experience:
Required:
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2 years of litigation experience
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2 years of experience in Personal Injury or other injury-related practice areas
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Strong drafting and writing skills
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Familiarity with legal specifics related to the firm’s areas of law
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Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices
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Experience with E-Filing Portal
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Proficient in technology & software, including databases
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred:
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Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
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2+ years of litigation experience
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2+ years of experience in Personal Injury or other injury-related practice areas
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Experience with Filevine and LeadDocket
About Company
Andrew Pickett has been practicing law in Brevard County since 2009. As a former prosecutor, he’s not afraid of trying cases in the courtroom. Over the last 10 years, he has tried to verdict over 50 jury trials. At Andrew Pickett Law, everything is done to ensure that clients are not being bullied by large corporations and insurance companies. The experienced team of paralegals prepares every case for trial and believes that clear, consistent communication with their clients is essential for positive outcomes.
Andrew Pickett Law provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
