Paralegal

Slide Insurance • Tampa, FL

53d

About The Position

Slide Insurance - Fun. Innovation Driven. Fueled by Passion, Purpose and Technology. At Slide, you will not only be part of a successful team, but you will also be a part of our Slide Vibe/award winning culture where collaboration and innovation are expected, recognized and awarded! Due to the phenomenal growth that Slide has experienced we are looking to add a Paralegal to our Legal team. If you are detail and deadline oriented, with the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Here’s some of the ways that you’ll make an impact in this role:

Requirements

• High School diploma required.
• 2+ years' experience working as a paralegal.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to successfully multi-task, prioritize and maintain the daily tasks for the assigned case load.
• Strong communication and research skills.
• Works collaboratively with team members and others.
• Demonstrates desire to acquire effective trial skills with increased litigation complexity.
• Personal integrity and adherence to a high degree of professionalism and ethical competency.
• A thorough understanding of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure
• A thorough understanding of the Florida Evidence Code.
• A thorough understanding of all Administrative Orders in effect within each jurisdiction that the paralegal handles.
• A thorough understanding of case law governing discovery in Florida.
• Ability to work independently on discovery matters, independently spot issues and be able to target discovery to specific factual issues to apply the applicable law to the discovered facts.
• Desire to live Slide's Core Values

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Certificate in Paralegal Studies from an ABA-approved program preferred.
• 1+ years' experience with insurance claims especially with first party claims preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafts case specific written discovery requests, legal objections, and factual responses to written discovery. The requests and responses would be to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions.
• Drafts good faith letters to opposing counsel regarding outstanding discovery requests.
• Drafts discovery motions and responses to opposing discovery motions.
• Prepares non-party subpoenas for documents.
• Prepares documents to be produced in response to Request for Production.
• Drafts Privilege Logs by identifying applicable privileges as it relates to claim and other documents.
• Communicates with witnesses including field adjusters, engineers, contractors, insureds, etc. and assist the handling attorney with preparation for depositions and trials.
• Prepares electronic and paper exhibits for trial at attorney direction.
• Assists and/or ensures that electronic binders for discovery, depositions, and pleadings are prepared for trial.
• Communicates and coordinates with witnesses for trial attendance.
• Arranges for equipment setup at the Courthouse as necessary.
• Communicates with co-workers, management, clients, vendors, and others as needed in a courteous and professional manner.
• Maintains the integrity of the company and products offered by complying with federal and state regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
• Attendance at trial may be requested but is not required.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• The Slide Vibe - An opportunity to be a part of a fun and innovation-driven culture fueled by Passion, Purpose and Technology!
• Slide offers many opportunities to collaborate and innovate across the company and departments, as well as get to know other Sliders. From coffee chats, to clubs, to social events - we plan it, so all Sliders feel included and Enjoy their Journey.
• Benefits - Created using Slider feedback, Slide offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package to cover all aspects of health...Physical, Emotional, Financial, Social and Professional.
• A Lifestyle Spending Account is set up for each Slider and Slide contributes to it monthly for use on any benefit that individually suits you - Health Your Way!
• 2023, 2024 & 2025 BEST PLACE TO WORK - Tampa Bay Business Journal
• 2024 & 2025 TOP WORKPLACE - Tampa Bay Times (Local) & 2024 TOP WORKPLACE - USA Today (National)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees