Trial Paralegal

Job Summary

A respected legal services organization in Orlando, FL is seeking an experienced Trial Paralegal to support a busy insurance defense litigation practice. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for a litigation paralegal who is confident preparing cases for trial, working closely with attorneys, managing case details, and attending trial as part of the legal team.

The role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with strong leadership, meaningful case involvement, and a clear path for continued professional growth. The organization values collaboration, stability, diversity, and long-term employee success, with many team members building lasting careers within the firm. Candidates who enjoy trial preparation, medical record analysis, client communication, and hands-on litigation support will find this role both challenging and rewarding.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare insurance defense litigation cases for trial, including organizing exhibits, pleadings, discovery, medical records, and supporting documentation.
- Attend trial with attorneys and provide real-time litigation support before and during proceedings.
- Review, summarize, and analyze medical records, medical bills, and supporting documents.
- Create medical chronologies, bill summaries, and case summaries to support litigation strategy.
- Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and internal team members.
- Manage deadlines, court filings, case calendars, and trial preparation tasks in accordance with Florida court procedures.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary range: $65,000 to $75,000 per year.
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Location: Orlando, FL.
- Office location: 201 S. Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801.
- Schedule: New employees are required to work in the office every day for the first 90 days.
- Hybrid eligibility: After 90 days, the work arrangement may be reviewed for up to two days working from home.
- Ongoing in-office expectation: At least 3 days per week in the office.
- Benefits include PTO, medical insurance, and 401(k) with match.
- Work environment includes a strong culture, work-life balance, career growth, and professional development opportunities.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Support attorneys with active insurance defense litigation matters from case intake through trial.
- Prepare cases for trial, including organizing documents, exhibits, records, and trial materials.
- Review and summarize medical records and bills for bodily injury and general liability matters.
- Communicate with clients, carriers, counsel, and legal team members in a professional and timely manner.

- 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience required.
- Prior insurance defense litigation experience required or strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting attorneys at trial is required.
- Experience preparing cases for trial, including trial binders, exhibits, deadlines, and case organization.
- Experience with bodily injury and/or general liability matters preferred.
- Prior experience reviewing and summarizing medical records and medical bills preferred.
- Working knowledge of Florida court procedures preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Adobe, and Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
- Task-oriented, detail-focused, and able to work independently in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Professional, collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively as part of a legal team.

Preferred Qualifications

- Insurance defense litigation experience in bodily injury and/or general liability.
- Prior experience attending trial with an attorney.
- Strong knowledge of Florida civil litigation procedures.
- Experience creating medical chronologies and bill summaries.
- Prior experience communicating with insurance carriers and defense clients.