Liability Paralegal

Ascendant Insurance Solutions, a full-service Florida based insurance company, is seeking a Paralegal with liability litigation experience to join the Legal team. We are fast growing, diverse company, offering a complete benefits and compensation package with paid time off and a hybrid work schedule.

Ascendant is looking for the next generation of industry professionals. If you’re looking for a company that offers stability, great benefits and compensation, with a strong emphasis on values and integrity, then apply today to find out how you can become a dynamic part of Ascendant’s Legal Team

The ideal candidate will provide support to our attorneys through preparation of legal documents and correspondences, such as motions, pleadings and discovery. Have previous experience in preparing case files/witnesses for trial. Know how to manage the attorneys’ calendars, schedule appointments/meetings and coordinate examinations for the defense experts. Be able to effectively communicate with our clients regarding relevant aspects of the case, including but not limited to, drafting discovery responses. Among other things, spends time maintaining files, answering phone calls, along with other assigned administrative duties.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinates and schedules CMES.

• Communicates with clients and expert witnesses.

• Maintains working knowledge of Florida Circuit Court procedures. Reviews court dockets and retrieves case information.

• Brings a well-developed sense of organization to coordinate workflow.

• Has general knowledge of law office operations, practices, and procedures.

• Experience in filing and scheduling procedures of the various courts, as well as how to use federal and state e-filing and e-Court systems.

• Exercises independent initiative and judgment in daily tasks.

• Assists in the preparation, review, filing, and service of pleadings, motions, discovery, and subpoenas.

• Reviews and prepares documents for document production requests.

• Analyzes and responds to incoming discovery.

• Reviews and analyzes medical records.

• Takes initiative to move case files to trial/resolution. Works autonomously, with low supervision.

• Returns telephone calls /voicemails in a timely manner.

• Maintains a clean email inbox.

Requirements/Skills:

• Prior experience in insurance defense litigation and/or general liability preferred.

• Must be task oriented.

• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, focused, technologically savvy, adaptable to learning new systems and processes, and can prioritize and multitask.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interaction with attorneys, paralegals, court personnel, clients, and claims staff.

• Strong typing and computer skills.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced friendly environment.

• Ability to work in a team & virtual environment.

• Bilingual (preferred but not required).