Paralegal

HBS Default • Tampa, FL

36d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tampa, Florida office of Hall Booth Smith, PC is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of complex insurance defense litigation experience and knowledge of both Federal and State Rules. Medical Malpractice defense experience is preferred. Additional requirements include excellent verbal and written communication skills; understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes; excellent organizational skills with attention to detail; excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines; strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to function well in a high-paced environment; and a self-starter who takes initiative to complete daily tasks.

Requirements

• 3+ years of complex insurance defense litigation experience
• Knowledge of both Federal and State Rules
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment
• Self-starter who takes initiative to complete daily tasks

Nice To Haves

• Medical Malpractice defense experience

Responsibilities

• Assist attorney(s) in complex state and federal cases from initial pleadings through trial
• Perform initial case assessments to determine further document discovery to facilitate initial investigation of claim
• Draft pleadings, scheduling orders, and motions for state and federal court
• Draft discovery requests and responses to include the preparation of voluminous records for production and drafting of privilege logs
• Interpret and summarize medical records and bills
• Prepare subpoenas for records
• Effectively communicate with experts, insurance adjusters, witnesses, clients, and opposing counsel
• Schedule meetings, depositions, and mediations
• Assist with jury selection and witness preparation for trial
• Meet a billing requirement of 140 hours per month
• Assist with preparation of trial notebooks and exhibits

Benefits

• Quarterly bonuses based on performance
• Paid parking
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending or health savings account
• PTO (paid time off)
• Quarterly gym reimbursement
• 401(k) match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed