Litigation Paralegal

Central Tampa first party Plaintiff’s law firm is immediately seeking a strong litigation Paralegal to work in a fast-paced and growing environment. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 10 years of experience in property insurance, insurance defense, plaintiff, and/or bad faith property litigation experience with Federal Court experience a PLUS. Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate required.

This is an in-office position. Must have working knowledge/experience with:
Word, Gmail, Westlaw, Adobe, and familiarity with Kofax (f/k/a Nuance) and Clio preferred but training will be provided.

The applying candidate MUST have the following highly desired skills:

• Strong computer proficiency.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Time management & planning.
• Ability to manage documents.
• Strong self-motivation.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments for multiple attorneys.
• Solid character and judgment.
• High degree of professionalism.
• Ability to keep confidential case and client matters.
• Dependable.
• Must have the ability to work in an office environment with the potential and capability to work remote while staying on task with minimal distractions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Organize and summarize records, documents, correspondence, and files into a manageable format.
• Analyze and review case documents to assist in deposition, hearing, and trial preparation; to include legal research (prior use of Westlaw preferred).
• Conduct investigations and research into facts and material issues in the cases.
• Work closely with clients, witnesses, experts, third parties, and opposing counsel to obtain information pertinent to the case matter.
• Assist attorneys in drafting pleadings with corresponding exhibits, correspondence, subpoenas for records, disclosures and other various types of motions while under the supervision of an attorney.
• Work closely with other office personnel to coordinate attorney depositions, hearings, and activities related to depositions and hearing (i.e. court reporter, witnesses, opposing counsel).
• Respond to Discovery Requests, to include requests for production, requests for admissions, and interrogatories. Preparing discovery requests. Monitoring and obtaining discovery responses from opposing counsel.
• Process pleadings, motions and correspondence (e-service and physical) and use of the Florida e-filing portal.
• Prepare materials in support of hearings and depositions; to include legal research (prior use of Westlaw preferred).
• Completing other duties, as needed.

This is a great opportunity to elevate your career with a highly functioning team.