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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Infinity Talent Solutions LLC