Pre-Litigation Paralegal: Personal Injury
Boca Raton, FL · Full-time · On-site
About the Firm
Our client is an established, growing plaintiff personal injury firm with a busy Boca Raton office. They handle cases from pre-litigation through trial and are known for litigating files rather than just settling them. This is a confidential search; the firm will be named once there is mutual interest.
The Role
The firm needs a seasoned Litigation Paralegal who can run a caseload with minimal direction. You’ll work directly with trial attorneys to move files from complaint through discovery, mediation and trial, keeping every file trial-ready.
What You’ll Do
- Draft pleadings, discovery, initial disclosures, subpoenas and routine motions
- Calendar and track all deadlines under the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure
- E-file and serve through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal
- Request, organize and summarize medical records and bills; build damages summaries
- Schedule and prepare for depositions, compulsory medical exams and mediations
- Prepare trial binders, exhibit lists and witness materials, and support attorneys at trial
- Keep clients updated with professionalism and empathy
- Maintain accurate files in the case management system
What You Bring
- 5+ years as a litigation paralegal (plaintiff PI strongly preferred)
- Working knowledge of Florida civil procedure and e-filing
- Hands-on trial preparation experience
- Strong organization and a track record of never missing a deadline
- Clear writing and sound judgment on when to escalate
- Proficiency with case management software and Microsoft Office
- Paralegal certificate or degree preferred
Why This Role
- Stable, well-resourced firm with steady case volume
- Direct work alongside trial attorneys on files that go the distance
- Competitive compensation