Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal

About us: Maune Raichle Hartley French and Mudd, LLC is a national plaintiffs’ law firm that focuses exclusively on representing victims of mesothelioma. With offices across the country and rapidly growing teams, we are dedicated to maximizing the recovery of our deserving clients.

What we’re looking for: Our Tampa, Florida office is seeking to hire a litigation paralegal to support attorneys and their teams by performing client meetings, legal drafting, and other relevant legal activities in preparation for trials. We are looking for energetic, driven, detail-oriented people for this on-site position.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation from onset through trial;
• Draft pleadings, correspondence, authorizations, interrogatories, transmittal letters, and other legal documents;
• File summonses and complaints, and work with vendors to effectuate service;
• Prepare discovery requests and responses;
• Coordinate and schedule depositions;
• Track and monitor client files, calendars, and provide status updates;
• Perform extensive internal and on-line legal research (court rules and procedures);
• Assist with trial preparation, including trial binders, exhibits, coordinate with experts, opposing counsel, and court staff.

Skills Desired:

• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment (time and content sensitive deadlines);
• Highly organized;
• Strong computer and procedural skills;
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Detail oriented with the ability to analyze and problem solve;
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team to establish and foster working relationships with litigation attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and legal assistants.

Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as paid parking. In addition, we also offer a 401(k) program and short and long term disability insurance.

Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please only reach out to the Hiring Manager listed on each posting; all other unsolicited communications and submissions will not be considered.