Experienced Paralegal – Litigation / Casualty Defense – Orlando, FL

Marshall Dennehey

  • Orlando, FL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
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

Marshall Dennehey