PIP Paralegal

Demesmin And Dover Career's Page

Job Location:

Fort Lauderdale, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain and update the calendars of assigned caseload

Successfully set Motion Calendar hearings and Special Set hearings depositions and mediations while being mindful of any court set deadlines pertaining to such

Communicate with Clients Judicial Assistants Mediators and Opposing Counsel to set hearings mediations or depositions

Input hearing information into SharePoint/ Smokeball

Confirm hearings depositions and mediations 1 week prior to scheduled event

Calendar and Comply with Court Issued Deadlines

Knowledge of Judges procedures of various jurisdictions that we may file cases under

Monitor and manage schedule conflicts ensuring timely resolution

Send reminders and notifications regarding upcoming events and deadlines

Respond to inquiries relay messages and provide updates on behalf of attorneys

Send Correspondence to Clients regarding receipt of Proposal for Settlements

Requesting Documents from Clients and Opposing Counsel (Proof of MailingPIP logs & EOBs Veriﬁed Jurat Page etc)

Assist with drafting e-ﬁling and serving discovery

Assist with drafting Notices Motions Proposed Orders Agreed Orders and Joint Stipulations

Draft and File Notice of Settlement and Voluntary Dismissals as needed

E-File Motions Pleadings and Notices using the Florida E-Filing Portal

Qualifications:

Associate degree and/or paralegal certificate(preferred)

At least 1 year of working experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting.

Ability to multi-task and have adaptable time management skills

Excellent verbal and written skills

Ability to work independently and efficiently

Detail oriented and highly organized

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a team player attitude

Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word Outlook Excel Sharepoint)

Familiarity of Smokeball or similar case management software

Familiarity of Court Map CMS portal and Tri-County Dockets

Benefits:

Medical

Vision

Dental

Group Life Insurance

401(k) Plan Matching

Workers Compensation

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Holidays Off

Short Term Disability

Salary: $20-22per hour

Schedule: This position is ON-SITE in our Fort. Lauderdale office with no remote/ hybrid schedule. Schedule is Monday Friday 8-hour shifts 8:30am-5:30pm

Equal Opportunity Statement: Demesmin & Dover provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

E-Verify: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.

Background Check:As part of our hiring process all candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo a background check.

Please Note:

The background check will be conducted after the job offer is extended.
A conviction does not automatically disqualify you from employment; each case is considered on an individual basis.
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Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain and update the calendars of assigned caseload Successfully set Motion Calendar hearings and Special Set hearings depositions and mediations while being mindful of any court set deadlines pertaining to such Communicate with Clients Judicial Assistants Mediators a...