Summary
Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is seeking a Paralegal / Case Manager for a respected litigation firm representing seriously injured individuals. The role provides litigation support to attorneys, manages cases throughout the litigation process, coordinates case-related activities, and maintains documentation, deadlines, and communications in a primarily remote environment.
Responsibilities
- Responding to discovery requests
- Preparing motions and other litigation documents
- Drafting complaints, demand letters, pleadings, and related correspondence
- Scheduling depositions, hearings, and other case-related events
- Maintaining case calendars and tracking important deadlines
- Processing incoming and outgoing mail and faxes
- Communicating with clients, experts, medical providers, and opposing counsel
- Assisting attorneys with case preparation and litigation strategy
- Organizing and maintaining case files and documentation
- Coordinating with Medical Case Managers regarding medical records and related documentation
- Assisting with preparation for doctors' depositions
- Reviewing and organizing medical records and medical chronologies
- Filing incoming medical documentation
- Providing additional case management and litigation support as needed
Skills
- Two- or four-year college degree or paralegal certificate
- Prior law firm experience
- Litigation experience
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good typing and computer skills
- Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Self-motivated, dependable, and able to take initiative
- Professional and service-oriented approach when working with attorneys and clients
- Demonstrated stability and longevity in previous positions
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Personal injury litigation experience
- Experience managing complex litigation matters
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Candidates with strong state-court litigation experience who can demonstrate the ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and manage a demanding caseload are encouraged to apply
- Candidates must be located in **South Florida**
- **Federal litigation or Federal Court experience preferred**
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Two- or four-year college degree or paralegal certificate
- Prior law firm experience
- Litigation experience
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good typing and computer skills
- Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Self-motivated, dependable, and able to take initiative
- Professional and service-oriented approach when working with attorneys and clients
- Demonstrated stability and longevity in previous positions
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Personal injury litigation experience
- Experience managing complex litigation matters
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Candidates with strong state-court litigation experience who can demonstrate the ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and manage a demanding caseload are encouraged to apply
- candidates must be located in **South Florida**
Nice to Haves
- **Federal litigation or Federal Court experience preferred**
Benefits
- Hourly position with overtime eligibility
- Performance-based bonuses
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employer contributions to pension/retirement plans
- Paid leave
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Primarily remote position