Paralegal

JOB SUMMARY

The Paralegal will support in-house attorneys in all aspects of litigation and file management

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Proactively support three (3) or more attorneys

• Draft pleadings and motions for attorney review, and file them with the court

• Aid attorneys with interrogatories, requests for production and other discovery requests

• Draft discovery response shells

• Organize documents for depositions

• Assist attorneys with organization for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials

• Conduct legal research of arguments to be presented

• Correspond via email with opposing counsel and court

• Administrative duties may be required such as maintaining attorneys' calendars, scheduling legal events, and ensuring deadlines are met

• Mentor and train Legal Assistants as needed

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years of Paralegal experience preferred

• Property insurance defense and litigation experience preferred

• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices, etc.

• Must be self-managed and be able to work independently

• Solid organizational skills and strong attention to detail in meeting deadlines

• Advanced knowledge of software applications including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

• Must have an ability to use Florida's E-Filing System and other relevant web based systems

• Ability to accurately process a variety of tasks and high volumes of work in a fast-paced environment

• Superior interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills

• Resourceful research and analytical skills

• Holds a high level of professionalism

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Associates' Degree required, Bachelor's degree strongly preferred

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-certified program preferred

HYBRID WORKING & COLLABORATION WEEKS

To foster HCI's commitment to creating a collaborative work environment, remote workers will be required to report to a central office location for one day per week as well as one full week every quarter for collaboration, team building, and educational exercises. Attendance during collaboration weeks is a vital component of our team culture, and therefore mandatory unless exceptions are approved through Human Resources. Additionally, employees may be asked to report to the office outside of collaboration weeks as project requirements, team meetings, or other organizational needs that necessitate in-person collaboration occur.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily sedentary in nature. Job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and other devices. The employee will be exposed to normal office environment conditions and temperatures. Noise level is low to moderate.