Job Title: Paralegal

Location: Tampa, Florida 33602

Salary/Payrate: $55K-$65K, bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Onsite

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

Job Description:

Established Tampa litigation firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal with a strong background in insurance defense and personal injury litigation. This role supports attorneys through all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial, and requires the ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage case files from inception through trial, including tracking deadlines and maintaining organization
• Review and summarize medical records, depositions, and case documents
• Prepare medical chronologies and assist with discovery investigations and responses
• Draft and assist in reviewing pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents
• Coordinate document production and respond to subpoenas and discovery requests
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit preparation and trial attendance
• Conduct legal research (statutes, case law, public records, etc.)
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, experts, and third parties as a liaison
• Maintain calendars and coordinate scheduling
• Ensure compliance with Florida state and federal court procedures, including e-filing
• Enter billable time contemporaneously in accordance with firm/client guidelines

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience (insurance defense strongly preferred)
• Experience handling personal injury cases from inception through trial
• Strong knowledge of Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and e-filing systems
• Experience with medical records review and chronologies
• Prior billing experience with time entry requirements
• Bachelor’s degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent experience