Paralegal
Wilson Elser's Orlando office currently seeks a Paralegal.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, independent, and self-starting litigation paralegal looking to advance his or her career while working in a rewarding and team oriented professional environment.
The Firm
Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm who faithfully serves our clients with more than 900 attorneys, across 42 offices in the United States and one in London. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 53rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms
The Position
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- 5+ years’ experience as a litigation paralegal in a fast paced, high volume, team oriented environment
- 5+ years’ experience with Medical Malpractice defense
- Insurance defense experience is a plus
- Experience with pretrial discovery, hearings, arbitration and trial preparations
- Must be able to prioritize tasks for multiple attorneys
- Must be able to multitask and successfully manage a variety of demands daily
- Clear and effective communication skills both orally and written
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite and document management systems.
- Must be able to work independently and be proactive
Responsibilities
- Drafting discovery requests and answers, stipulations, orders, motions to compel, motions for show cause, notices of IME
- Redacting claim files
- Processing and following up on authorizations for the receipt of medical, employment, worker’s compensation, disability, tax, union, educational and other records
- Reviewing and summarizing medical records
- Communications with experts, including IME doctors, in particular the selection of materials to be sent to experts
- Prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, and trial preparation
- Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants.
- Review file for outstanding discovery in preparation for court appearances, pleadings, depositions and trial preparation
- Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
- Assemble chronologies of key documents
- Manage documents and organize case files
Why Should You Apply?
- Excellent Benefits including a 401k match
- Generous PTO plan
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
- Corporate Discount Plans
The annualized salary range for this position is $60,000 to $75,000.Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Interested?
Wilson Elser is a firm who focuses their commitment to both their clients and you! Please consider joining our team by applying online or sending your credentials to Careers@wilsonelser.com and putting "Orlando Paralegal" in the subject line.
We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.
