What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Wizehire?
Are you a detail-oriented, highly motivated paralegal with a passion for litigation? We’re on the lookout for an Energetic Paralegal to support our legal team with expertise and enthusiasm!
What You’ll Be Doing
This is a performance-based position with an opportunity to receive quarterly bonuses.
Compensation
$60,000 - $72,000 per year depending on experience
Responsibilities
AMBER HALL LAW is a powerhouse personal injury firm driven by a passion for justice and client care! We’re all about making a real impact, helping clients get the care and compensation they deserve with dedication and tenacity. Our team thrives in a high-energy, positive environment that’s all about growth, teamwork, and winning for clients. Here, success isn’t just a goal – it’s the standard. Join us and be part of a dynamic team making a difference every day!
What You’ll Be Doing
- Case Management Support attorneys with day-to-day case oversight by maintaining organized digital and physical files, tracking deadlines, and ensuring all case activity is up to date in Filevine (or other case management software).
- Document Preparation Draft, proofread, and file pleadings, discovery responses, subpoenas, and motions with attention to detail and compliance with court rules and deadlines.
- Discovery Coordination Assist in all phases of discovery, including preparing discovery requests and responses, organizing and analyzing document productions, and managing document review databases.
- Client & Witness Communication Serve as a key point of contact for clients, medical providers, witnesses, and experts to coordinate statements, schedule depositions, and ensure accurate, timely communication.
- Trial Preparation Assist attorneys with preparing trial binders, exhibits, witness files, and courtroom logistics. Attend trial when necessary to provide in-the-moment support.
- Calendar & Deadline Management Maintain litigation calendars, track court-imposed deadlines, hearing dates, and case milestones to help ensure no detail is missed.
- Legal Research Conduct limited legal research and cite-checking as requested to support motion practice and trial preparation.
- Administrative Support Handle court filings (e-filing and physical filing when needed), manage service of process, and assist with the preparation of settlement disbursements and closing documents.
- Proactive Problem Solving Anticipate attorney needs, flag potential issues early, and help develop solutions that keep litigation moving efficiently.
- Team Collaboration Work closely with attorneys, litigation assistants, and pre-suit staff to ensure a cohesive and high-performing team approach to each case.
- You’re organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about the legal field! With strong communication skills and a proactive attitude, you’re ready to dive into a dynamic role and make a difference in clients’ cases.
This is a performance-based position with an opportunity to receive quarterly bonuses.
Compensation
$60,000 - $72,000 per year depending on experience
Responsibilities
- Draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, notices, subpoenas, and other correspondence under attorney supervision.
- Assist in the organization and management of case files, including maintaining electronic filing systems, the firm's case management system, and tracking deadlines.
- Coordinate with clients, witnesses, and experts to schedule meetings, depositions, and trial dates.
- Provide administrative support and assist with calendar management, client communication, and client close-outs.
- Proactively assist with scheduling and calendaring hearings, mediations, and depositions.
- At least 4 years of experience working as a paralegal in a litigation setting is preferred.
- Personal injury experience preferred.
- Ability to handle deadlines.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to be proactive.
- Proficiency in the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and in drafting legal documents.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills.
- US work authorization.
AMBER HALL LAW is a powerhouse personal injury firm driven by a passion for justice and client care! We’re all about making a real impact, helping clients get the care and compensation they deserve with dedication and tenacity. Our team thrives in a high-energy, positive environment that’s all about growth, teamwork, and winning for clients. Here, success isn’t just a goal – it’s the standard. Join us and be part of a dynamic team making a difference every day!
Salary : $60,000 - $72,000
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