Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent experience required., 4+ years of litigation law firm experience, preferably in defense., Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively., Familiarity with client billing guidelines and document management systems..

Key responsibilities:

Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents including correspondence and pleadings.

Assist attorneys with discovery processes and manage electronic case files.

Coordinate trial preparations, including managing exhibits and trial subpoenas.

Gather and analyze complex medical records for case preparation.

Job description

Bowman and Brooke LLP is a national product liability trial law firm of nearly 200 lawyers in 17 offices known for defending household name manufacturers of motor vehicles, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and consumer products in high exposure, technically intricate lawsuits and mass torts throughout all 50 states. This year, the firm surpassed its 1,000^th trial milestone, affirming our rank as one of the foremost product liability trial firms in the country.

We continue to grow and are actively searching for a litigation paralegal to join our growing team in Orlando (Lake Mary) FL. Our paralegals play a vital role on our case teams and are respected for their ideas and contributions.

Responsibilities:

Prepare, edit and proofread a variety of documents (correspondence, agreements and pleadings).
Work with attorneys to keep litigation advancing in each case; including taking the initiative to regularly update team members on the status of cases and quickly alerting attorneys to important client and case needs.
Assist attorneys with discovery, including discovery requests, depositions and issuing subpoenas.
Assist with document review and analysis through various platforms.
Manage electronic case files using a document management system (iManage) to ensure information is organized and easy to locate.
Prepare for trial (including compiling trial materials, coordinating witnesses, preparing, and issuing trial subpoenas, preparing and managing exhibits, attending trial).
Gather and analyze complex medical records needed to prepare medical chronologies and specials.

Qualifications:

Meticulous, diligent, personable, and highly motivated
Capable of responding quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities
Able to anticipate challenges and exercise independent judgment to make sound decisions and take effective action
Deliver high quality work product and take ownership, responsibility, and accountability
Comfortable with learning new technology and processes
Ability to travel nationwide to attend trial
Must be familiar with and able to follow client billing guidelines, enter and record accurate billing entries

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience
4+ years’ litigation law firm experience (defense experience preferred)

Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including everything you’d expect -- medical, dental, and vision insurance; firm paid life insurance and short and long-term disability; retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contributions, bonus programs and more. Our office is passionate about our clients and each other, seeking opportunities for achieving a high level of success while also having fun. This position is hybrid and offers work from home and in-office workdays.

Apply with your resume, cover letter referencing this position, and your salary requirements. If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you directly.

Visit us on the web to learn more about our firm: www.bowmanandbrooke.com.

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