Insurance Defense Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Insurance Defense Paralegal | Pozo-Diaz & Pozo, P.A.

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Pozo-Diaz & Pozo, P.A., located in Miami, FL. Pozo-Diaz & Pozo, P.A. is a growing and well-respected law firm comprised of diverse attorneys and legal staff with extensive insurance defense litigation and transactional experience. The firm is committed to excellence and fostering an environment that supports professional as well as personal development. This position supports the firm’s litigation function by providing essential paralegal assistance.

The TL;DR
• Role: Experienced
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Miami, FL
• Mission: This person manages critical litigation support tasks to ensure efficient case progression and preparedness for legal proceedings.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, federal court database

What You’ll Actually Do
• Discovery Management: Coordinate and manage discovery processes, including requests, responses, document collection, organization, and production.
• Case Management: Oversee and track all case deadlines and calendaring throughout the litigation lifecycle.
• Litigation Preparation: Prepare all necessary materials for oral arguments, depositions, mediation, and other legal proceedings.
• Trial Support: Organize exhibits, witness materials, and trial notebooks, and coordinate all logistical aspects for trials.
• Document Analysis: Review, analyze, and summarize documents submitted by clients and plaintiffs.

The Must-Haves
• Background: High school diploma or equivalent with core domain knowledge in insurance defense and/or personal/bodily injury litigation.
• Experience: 4 years of experience as a Florida Insurance Defense/Personal Injury Paralegal, demonstrating proficient use of technology and automation resources.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational and time management skills, proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bonus: American Bar Association-approved Paralegal Certificate a plus.