Litigation Paralegal

Job Overview

Are you passionate about helping people? Would you like to make clients feel powerful after life altering injuries or losses? Herman & Wells is a litigation-focused law firm specializing in representing plaintiffs in personal injury and first-party insurance cases. We take away our clients’ fear and stress by explaining and acting upon each part of a case, and touching base with each client every 30 days. Our firm proactively works up all our cases, takes cases to trial. We don't like wearing suits (unless we have to); we do like to be called by our first names. We have a great culture of great people.

As a paralegal working on insurance and personal injury cases here, you will be fighting for clients right alongside the attorney. You will not only be helping their cases, but you will be talking with clients and helping to reduce their stress that comes with the legal process.

Initially, all paralegals begin by working full time in the office, where it’s easy to ask questions, talk to colleagues, and connect as a team. After the probationary period, some work from home may be possible.

Responsibilities

· Scheduling and setting depositions, mediations, and hearings.

· Filing and serving pleadings in both State and Federal Court.

· Communicating with clients.

· Helping with discovery.

· Calendaring deadlines.

· Conducting regular file reviews with attorney to go over status and next steps.

Skills we’re looking for:

- Mastery of using Florida’s e-filing portal and familiarity with using JAWS and filing in Federal Court.

- Mastery of office technology like Word, Excel, Outlook, and dealing with and working in PDF files.

- Proficiency proofreading and editing legal documents.

- Experience handling litigated matters.

- Ability and willingness to clearly communicate with clients, other law firms, and others via phone and email.

- We are a paperless office that uses technology to handle our cases better, and the willingness and ability to learn and adapt to new technology is required.

- Proven experience working in a law office or similar legal environment

- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

- Upbeat disposition.

What we offer:

- 401(k) with matching.

- Three weeks paid vacation.

- Health Insurance.

- Professional development and training.

- Pay: $45,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year

- Expected hours: 40 per week

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 3 years (Preferred)
• Paralegal: 3 years (Preferred)
• Litigation: 1 year (Preferred)
• drafting and e-filing pleadings: 1 year (Preferred)
• scheduling depositions: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Pinellas Park, FL 33781 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pinellas Park, FL 33781: Relocate before starting work (Required)
• Work Location: In person