Coffey McPharlin Trial Law is a plaintiff personal injury firm located in downtown Fort Lauderdale, seeking a full stack personal injury litigation paralegal with 5+ years of experience in high-value plaintiff litigation cases. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and has excellent communication skills. The paralegal will provide support to attorneys, handle scheduling and docketing, communicate with clients and courts, assist with trial preparation, draft legal documents, and maintain contact information. Mastery-level knowledge of civil procedure rules, e-filing protocols, and case management software is required. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary: \(65,000.00 – \)72,000.00 per year
• PPO health plan
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• 13 days of paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid parking
• Yearly performance bonus (subject to change without notice)

Why you should apply for this position today:

• Join a plaintiff personal injury firm that is focused on helping clients and creating job opportunities
• Be part of a team that is committed to protecting clients’ interests and achieving goals
• Work in a supportive and professional environment
• Opportunity to grow and advance in your career
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Skills:

• 5+ years of experience as a plaintiff personal injury paralegal
• Mastery-level understanding of civil procedure rules, local rules, and e-filing protocols
• Advanced computer skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure

Responsibilities:

• Provide paralegal support to attorneys
• Oversee scheduling, calendaring, and docketing of assigned matters
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Communicate with clients, counsel, and courts professionally
• Assist with trial preparation and organization
• Draft legal documents and correspondence
• E-file in state and federal court
• Maintain and update contact information
• Monitor deadlines and prepare calendar reports

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of proven working experience as a plaintiff’s personal injury paralegal
• 5+ years of experience in calendaring and docketing
• Mastery-level experience in day-to-day operations of a legal office
• Mastery-level computer literacy
• Mastery-level working knowledge of case management software
• Degree, diploma, or certification is a plus but not required

Similar Occupations / Job Titles that would be a great fit for this role:

• Personal injury paralegal
• Litigation paralegal
• Civil litigation paralegal

Education Requirements:

• Degree, diploma, or certification in paralegal studies is a plus but not required

Education Requirements Credential Category:

• Paralegal certification (preferred)

Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal

Why work in Fort Lauderdale, FL:

• Beautiful weather and beaches all year round
• Vibrant city with a mix of urban amenities and natural attractions
• Diverse culture and community
• Booming job market and business opportunities
• Wide range of recreational activities and outdoor pursuits
• Access to top-notch healthcare facilities
• Close proximity to Miami and other major cities in South Florida