The Role
Supports in-house attorneys with litigation matters, including drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, disclosures, subpoenas, trial exhibits, and legal correspondence. Conducts legal research, organizes deposition and trial materials, manages deadlines and calendars, files documents electronically, and assists with hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials. The role also involves document management, administrative support, and mentoring legal assistants.
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JOB SUMMARY
The Paralegal will support in-house attorneys in all aspects of litigation and file management
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Proactively support three (3) or more attorneys
- Draft pleadings and motions for attorney review, and file them with the court
- Aid attorneys with interrogatories, requests for production and other discovery requests
- Draft discovery response shells
- Preparation of initial disclosures and documents
- Preparation of non-party Subpoenas, including review of records received
- Preparation for trial, including preparation of trial exhibits, trial subpoenas, and/or demonstrative aids
- Organize documents for depositions
- Assist attorneys with organization for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials
- Conduct legal research of arguments to be presented
- Correspond via email with opposing counsel, experts and court
- Administrative duties may be required such as maintaining attorneys’ calendars, scheduling legal events, and ensuring deadlines are met
- Mentor and train Legal Assistants as needed
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 5 years of Paralegal experience preferred
- Property insurance defense and litigation experience preferred
- Trial preparation experience preferred
- Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices, etc.
- Must be self-managed and be able to work independently
- Solid organizational skills and strong attention to detail in meeting deadlines
- Advanced knowledge of software applications including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- Must have an ability to use Florida’s E-Filing System and other relevant web based systems
- Ability to accurately process a variety of tasks and high volumes of work in a fast-paced environment
- Superior interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
- Resourceful research and analytical skills
- Holds a high level of professionalism
EDUCATION & TRAINING
- Associates’ Degree required, Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS
- Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-certified program preferred
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Skills Required
- Associate's degree
- At least 5 years of paralegal experience
- Property insurance defense and litigation experience
- Trial preparation experience
- Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures
- Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Ability to use Florida's E-Filing System and relevant web-based systems
- Ability to process high volumes of work accurately in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
- Research and analytical skills
- High level of professionalism
- Bachelor's degree
- Paralegal certificate from an ABA-certified program
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The Company
What We Do
HCI Group, Inc. is a Tampa-based diversified holding company primarily focused on property and casualty insurance. Through its subsidiaries and the Exzeo platform, it offers homeowners' insurance products, claim adjusting services, and insurance technology solutions. Additionally, the company operates in reinsurance and the development and management of commercial real estate for investment purposes.
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