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Successful candidate will have a vast background of experience by being able to demonstrate significant knowledge of Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, prepare legal documents, and answer discovery objections, schedule, and e-file. The incumbent will support a trial attorney and collaborate with the team and additional litigation staff within the firm.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:
- Legal research and writing, including drafting answers to complaints, discovery request, good faith letters, and motions with two to five years of experience.
- Scheduling calendars, watching deadlines, communication with defense, court reporters and ensuring travel for supporting attorneys.
- Experience navigating case management software and the ability to learn new software.
- Must have working knowledge of Florida civil rules and procedures and Florida e-file.
- Ability to work in both an independent and team environment.
- Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- B.S. Degree or Paralegal Certification preferred.
The above job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The candidate is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the company.
Qualified candidates may apply by sending an email with attached cover letter and resume to [email protected].
Equal Opportunity Employer
Competitive Salary and Full Benefit Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement
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Wilkes & McHugh seeks an attorney with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience. Preferred candidates will have prior employment as a prosecutor or experience in medical malpractice, nursing home/elder abuse or other catastrophic personal injury litigation. Candidates will be licensed and in good standing in the state of Florida.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:
- Attend hearings, mediations, and arbitration proceedings;
- Be able to work independently but also collaboratively with managing attorney;
- Perform appellate research;
- Drafting substantive pleadings;
- Possess excellent research skills, specifically utilizing Westlaw;
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
- Licensed in state of Florida.
The above job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The candidate is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the company.
Qualified candidates may apply by sending an email with attached cover letter and resume to [email protected].
Equal Opportunity Employer
Competitive Salary and Full Benefit Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement
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