Overview
Litigation Paralegal Jobs in Tampa, FL at Mickey Keenan, P.A. – Personal Injury Law Firm
Title: Litigation Paralegal
Company: Mickey Keenan, P.A. – Personal Injury Law Firm
Location: Tampa, FL
Description
Small client focused Boutique Personal Injury Law Firm seeks enthusiastic experienced, professional, and detail-oriented Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal with strong sense of customer service. Looking for an individual who strives daily to make a difference.
Must have case management experience in personal injury cases, including experience ordering, reviewing, and analyzing medical records, drafting and filing complaints in state and federal court, and preparing and responding to discovery. The position requires strong computer skills with working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word & Outlook), case management programs, ability to prioritize, organize, and independently manage work load while taking initiative to anticipate future tasks.
Requirements
Extensive communication with clients, adjusters, opposing counsel
Maintain client files ensuring cases are moving towards resolution
Draft pleadings, complaints, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, other legal documents
Prepare materials for attorneys attending hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings
Must be able to work independently on pleadings, E-discovery, document review, case management, file organization, investigations, research and trial support.
In office availability M-F with the ability to work remote as needed
Overtime offered as needed
Job Qualifications
Education: Associate degree or related experience
Experience: 2+ years of experience in civil litigation is strongly preferred and familiarity with managing a Plaintiff’s personal injury caseload is required
Paralegal Certification a plus
Working knowledge of Florida automobile insurance, Rules of Civil Procedure, Statutes, and E-filing
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, OneDrive and Cloud Based Practice Management
Proficiency in drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery
Experience preparing for mediations and trials is preferred
Critical thinking, professionalism, strong decision-making skills, and attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and work efficiently in a challenging legal environment
Benefits:
(employment eligibility must be met in order to qualify)
Paid Time Off
Major Holidays paid time off
Owner contribution towards Health Insurance
Dental, Vision, Life
401K Retirement Plan with employer contribution
