Experienced Paralegal – Litigation / Professional Liability Defense

About the role

The law offices of Marshall Dennehey, a large civil defense litigation firm, is seeking a full-time Paralegal for its Fort Lauderdale office. The work covers complex litigation defending individuals, private and public companies and non-profits against liability, breach of contract, construction defect, design defect, delay, insurance coverage and licensure claims. The position suits an organized, detail-oriented paralegal who can manage fast-paced discovery, prepare for trial and independently maintain a caseload.

Key responsibilities

• Obtain, review and analyze documents, including medical and financial records, tax and employment records, or other relevant information.
• Generate status reports, logs and indexes.
• Create medical record and other factual chronologies and summaries.
• Compile evidence by searching records, discovery documents, transcripts, libraries and databases.
• Manage files and documents.
• Coordinate with support services, clients, opposing law firms and courts.
• Prepare for trial, including trial notebooks, exhibits and witness files.
• Correspond with clients and opposing law firms.
• Communicate with experts and investigate and analyze their qualifications, including prior transcripts, testimony and articles.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Required profile

• At least 3 to 5 years of litigation / professional liability experience.
• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program is preferred.

Required skills

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to prioritize, coordinate work and meet agreed deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Willingness to learn new skills and foster teamwork.

What we offer

• Health insurance covering medical, dental, prescription and vision benefits.
• Firm-sponsored voluntary benefits such as supplemental life insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance, legal plan and flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) bonus program.
• Free parking.
• Hybrid (remote/in-office) schedule.