Banker Lopez Gassler is currently recruiting for an experienced Paralegal in our Fort Myers office.

This position focuses on the defense of insurance defense cases in the areas of:

• personal injury
• automobile negligence
• wrongful death
• premises liability

Prior experience in an insurance defense firm is required.

Duties include medical and billing summaries, subpoenas, expert retention, discovery, legal research, and file management.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree, or Paralegal certificate.
2. Minimum two years progressive experience in a defense law firm.
3. Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate by e-mail, telephone, or in person to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact in an environment with a diverse group of personalities.
4. Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
5. Ability to meet deadlines in an environment with frequent interruptions.
6. Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
7. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
8. Analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to identify and resolve problem in a timely manner.
9. Flexible and solution oriented.
10. Advanced skills in computer technology using Microsoft Office Suite, Orion and document management (Sharepoint).
11. Ability to lift and carry thirty five pounds.