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TDA – F&N Legal Assistant (59405) Jobs in Austin, TX at Texas Department of Agriculture

Overview
Bleakley Bavol Denman & Grace is an AV-rated, well-established, and dynamic law firm located in Tampa, Florida. BBDG provides a broad range of legal services across multiple practice areas, including complex litigation, corporate and business transactions, and liability and workers’ compensation defense.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented paralegal / legal assistant to join our premises liability defense team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of personal injury law and a great deal of experience with requesting and obtaining medical records.

Responsibilities

Conduct communications with clients, opposing counsel, and judges.
Finalize and e-file court documents.
Draft non-complex notices, motions, and subpoenas.
Draft discovery requests and responses, including compilation of responsive records.
Request, review, and process records / discovery, including medical records
Perform all tasks related to scheduling of CMEs.
Conduct background and online research related to facts of the case, case witnesses, statutory requirements, and procedural rules.
Trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and coordinating with witnesses.
Exhibit excellent phone etiquette when interacting with clients and other parties involved in cases.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 2-4 years as a litigation paralegal.
Insurance defense litigation (i.e. auto negligence, premise liability, professional liability), in Florida.
Proven experience executing billable tasks and entering time accordingly.
Associate’s degree or paralegal certification.

If you are passionate about the legal field and eager to contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity by submitting your resume with a cover letter.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

AD&D insurance
Dental insurance
Free parking
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Experience:

Law office: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Tampa, FL 33613 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Tampa, FL 33613: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Title: TDA – F&N Legal Assistant (59405)

Company: Texas Department of Agriculture

Location: Austin, TX

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