Litigation Paralegal (Insurance Defense)
About The Position
A premier civil litigation defense firm is seeking a highly skilled Litigation Paralegal to support its expanding trial team. The role manages complex litigation files from inception through trial and includes comprehensive medical record reviews, expert witness coordination, legal research, discovery responses, and court filings. The position offers the opportunity to handle high-level litigation responsibilities alongside experienced trial attorneys in a collaborative, supportive environment. This is a full-time, on-site position in Tampa, Florida, with a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent field experience.
- At least 3 years of litigation paralegal experience within insurance defense.
- Experience handling cases through all phases of litigation, up to and including trial.
- In-depth knowledge of Florida and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
- Proficiency with legal research tools, document management, and time-entry systems.
- Meticulous attention to detail, exceptional multitasking abilities, and strong legal writing skills.
- High accountability, strong research competencies, and the ability to manage critical trial deadlines independently within a collaborative team structure.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage complex litigation files from initial case intake through trial preparation.
- Summarize medical records, deposition transcripts, court filings, and third-party records.
- Perform targeted legal research using case law, statutes, public records, and legal databases.
- Maintain litigation calendars and track court-ordered deadlines.
- Coordinate communications between attorneys, experts, witnesses, opposing counsel, and court staff.
- Draft and process discovery requests, document productions, subpoenas, pleadings, and motions.
- Organize trial exhibits, witness binders, and supporting legal documentation for court proceedings.
- Record billable time contemporaneously using legal billing software.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Paid birthday benefit and firm holidays.
- Generous paid time off (PTO).
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
