FLORIDA PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION/TRIAL PARALEGAL
FFP is looking to grow our family. We are seeking an experienced and passionate paralegal to join our busy team in a full-time role. Qualified applicants will have 3 years’ experience working in a Florida law firm with personal injury litigation experience, excellent organizational, communication and research skills, as well as an ability to work under pressure. The right candidate will be intuitive, self-starting, hardworking, personable, will also have a passion for the industry and be a team player. This is an opportunity to work with a prestigious firm, with experienced & passionate attorneys, in a hard-working team atmosphere.
REQUIREMENTS:
-MINIMUM 3 years recent experience in a law firm doing FLORIDA PERSONAL INJURY work
-Must have a high degree of familiarity with drafting pleadings and the litigation process (knowledge of the E-portal/E-filing systems local and statewide)
-Ability to conduct legal research a plus
-Must be able to maintain and organize high volume caseload and/or manage files for attorney
-Experience using specialized legal case management is highly desirable (Experience in FileVine a huge plus.)
-Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
-Must have ability to type 55 net words per minute with a minimum 95% accuracy
-Must have at least 2 references. Please send resumes, and references or reference letters
-SPANISH SPEAKING A PLUS, but not required.
INQUIRIES WITHOUT RESUMES AND REFERENCES WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Application Question(s):
- LIST YOUR PREFERRED SALARY (THIS IS AN HOURLY POSITION)
- DO YOU CURRENTLY LIVE, OR ARE YOU WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN 25 MILES OF THE GAINESVILLE, FL AREA?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Personal Injury Litigation: 2 years (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- FLORIDA NOTARY (Preferred)
Work Location: In person