Litigation Paralegal

Company: Sentry Insurance
Location: Hialeah
Posted on: April 10, 2025

Job Description:

Join our team as a Litigation Paralegal for our Florida Personal Injury Protection Office! Our Litigation Paralegals provide effective support in defined phases of litigation or non-litigation under supervision of an attorney.There is a strong preference for this associate to be located in the state of Florida.What You'll DoAs a Litigation Paralegal, you will:

• Assist the attorney in trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, discovery documents, motions, deposition summaries, abstracts, correspondence and legal memorandums under the supervision of an attorney in the fast-paced PIP Litigation environment.
• Aid in the organization, summarization and evaluation of medical records in the discovery process and for trial preparation.
• Conduct investigation and discovery under limited supervision.
• Draft discovery responses and assists in preparation of witnesses and demonstrative evidence for trial.
• Assist the attorney in complex depositions, hearings, trials and other similar settings, as needed.
• Review files to determine issues, records needed and the possibility of settlement.What it Takes
  • Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service in the PIP Litigation environment.
  • Demonstrated experience performing legal research, conducting investigations, gathering and summarizing medical records, indexing depositions, gathering evidence and preparing exhibits for trial, with minimal assistance.
  • Demonstrated experience preparing pleadings, motions, deposition summaries, discovery responses, and other legal correspondence with minimal assistance.
  • Knowledge and understanding of insurance, legal ethics rules, Florida PIP and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Experience with various PC software applications, legal research tools and trial applications. (e.g. Microsoft Office Suites, Internet Explorer, Outlook, Acrobat, Westlaw, and Legal File Systems).
  • Knowledge and understanding of tort, and Florida PIP, legal procedures, legal terminology, and the judicial system.
  • 5 or more years of experience preferred.What You'll ReceiveAt Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you'll receive.
    • 401(K) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
    • Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program.
    • Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off.
    • Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
    • Well-being and Employee Assistance programs.
    • Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.About SentryWe take great pride in making Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we're one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!Talent Acquisition SpecialistThank you for your interest in Sentry!Katelynne Rivera...@Sentry.comEqual Employment OpportunitySentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Keywords: Sentry Insurance, Fort Lauderdale , Litigation Paralegal, Legal , Hialeah, Florida