Hamilton Miller & Birthisel · 1 month ago
Paralegal - General Liability - (Hybrid) Miami, FL
150 Southeast 2nd Avenue suite 1200, Miami, FL 33131, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expHamilton Miller & Birthisel LLP is a premier insurance defense trial law firm recognized for its work in various legal domains. The Paralegal role involves providing comprehensive legal and administrative support within the Property & Casualty Practice Group, focusing primarily on First-Party Property insurance defense.
Government
Responsibilities
Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, hearings, mediations, and trial
Conduct factual and legal research to support case strategy and document preparation
Prepare, organize, and maintain case materials, pleadings, discovery, and related correspondence
Manage witness and exhibit lists, coordinate communications, and assist with expert retention
Participate in trial meetings and assists with document preparation and trial readiness
Perform privilege reviews and classify materials efficiently in accordance with firm and legal standards
Maintain case calendars, track deadlines, and ensure timely, compliant filings
Provide logistical and administrative support during depositions, hearings, and trials
Record and review billable time in accordance with client and firm policies
Collaborate closely with attorneys to ensure efficiency across the practice group
Qualification
Required
Associate or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, Legal Studies, or a related field and/or a Paralegal Certificate from an accredited program required
Minimum of 3-5 years of paralegal experience in insurance defense
Knowledge of state and federal court rules, filing procedures, and litigation timelines
Proficient in legal research and databases such as Westlaw or LexisNexis
Strong understanding of civil litigation terminology, procedures, and discovery processes
Skilled in document management and trial preparation workflows
Ability to identify and apply rules governing privileged and non-privilege information accurately
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Strong written and verbal communication with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent organization and time management; able to handle multiple cases and deadlines
Professional, discreet, and collaborative team contributor
Preferred
Experience in Property & Casualty and First-Party Property (FPP) matters preferred
Trial support experience a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
STD
LTD Insurance
FSA
DCFSA
401(k)
PTO
Company Paid Holidays
Company
Hamilton Miller & Birthisel
Hamilton Miller & Birthisel is based in Florida with offices across the state and in Kingston, Jamaica and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Annalisa Gutierrez Bruno
Partner
Charlie Madison
Partner
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