Liability Legal Coordinator, Risk Management

Publix Super Markets; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

Stock purchase option

401(k) retirement plan

Group health, dental and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Disability insurance (short/long term)

Tuition reimbursement

Free hot lunches at facilities

Job summary

Publix Super Markets in Lakeland, FL seeks a Liability Legal Coordinator to manage discovery in General Liability and Fleet lawsuits, coordinate with outside defense counsel, and assist in controlling legal costs. The role supports risk management and requires effective communication within internal teams and with external partners.

Strong paralegal experience is preferred. The position involves handling sensitive information, coordinating depositions and court filings, and participating in

Qualifications

• Two+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a corporate, government, or law firm setting.
• Knowledge of state court systems Publix operates in (FL, GA, AL, SC, NC, VA, TN, KY).
• Familiarity with process service timetables and court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage responses to discovery in General Liability and Fleet lawsuits.
• Serve as liaison between internal departments and outside defense counsel.
• Review discovery materials for handling of confidential information.
• Assist with court-ordered info requests and document production with expedited turnarounds.
• Prepare Publix associates for depositions, hearings, mediations, or other proceedings.
• Assist with property damage subrogation matters and small claims processes.
• Analyze claim information to identify risks and communicate findings to attorneys.
• Coordinate document collection, holds, and preservation with Litigation Support.
• Participate in special projects and process improvements in claims and legal ops.
• Perform other duties to support Risk Management and Liability operations.

Skills

Analytical and problem solving

Excellent written and verbal comms

Negotiation and mediation skills

Interpersonal skills

Data entry and computer experience

Discretion and integrity

Multi-task

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word)

Nexis Lexis/Westlaw

SAP/Sharp

Excel

Job description

Description

In Risk Management, the Liability Legal Coordinator is responsible for a variety of areas, including monitoring and responding to discovery in General Liability and Fleet lawsuits filed against Publix. Further, the Legal Coordinator will assist in measuring and managing legal services provided by our outside counsel, ensuring Publix receives high quality legal services while always seeking to reduce legal costs when possible. Additional projects and development will be available to the coordinator on an ad hoc basis. The coordinator may also initiate property damage subrogation claims and attend small claims court hearings on behalf of Publix. General Liability is comprised of approximately 80 associates working in the Customer Claims Unit (CCU) Non‑Litigated Claims and the Represented Claims Unit (RCU) Litigated Claims. The Liability Legal Coordinator works closely with and reports to the Liability Attorneys.

Department

Legal & Risk Management

Job Category

Legal & Public Affairs

Responsibilities Include

• Coordinate and manage responses to discovery requests in General Liability and Fleet lawsuits, ensuring information is accurate, complete, and provided within required deadlines.


• Serve as a key liaison between internal Publix departments and outside defense counsel to gather, review, and organize information needed to support the defense of liability claims.


• Review discovery materials and related documentation to help ensure appropriate handling of sensitive or confidential information.


• Assist with responding to court‑ordered requests for information and document production, including matters requiring expedited turnaround.


• Support the preparation and coordination of Publix associates for depositions, hearings, mediations, or other legal proceedings, as needed.


• Assist with managing property damage subrogation matters, including coordinating documentation and participating in small claims or magistrate court processes when appropriate.


• Analyze claim information and documentation to help identify potential risks, trends, or issues, and communicate findings to the Liability Attorney, claims partners, or Risk Management.


• Coordinate with internal partners and Litigation Support to facilitate document collection, legal holds, and information preservation efforts.


• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives related to claims, litigation support, or legal operations.


• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of Risk Management and Liability operations.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent


• At least two (2) years of experience as a litigation paralegal with a corporation, government agency, or law firm, or two years’ experience with general liability claims in a law office, government agency, insurance claims office or corporate risk management department. Relative experience could also include personal injury, liability, insurance defense, or premises liability paralegal experience.


• Knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word)
  
  
  • Various state court systems in which Publix operates (FL, GA, AL, SC, NC, VA, TN, KY)
  
  
  • Timetables and procedures from process of service to bench trials
  
  
  • The workings of attorney’s offices as well as various states entities
  
  
  
  


• Skills:
  
  
  
  • Analytical and problem solving
  
  
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  
  
  • Negotiation and mediation skills
  
  
  • Interpersonal skills
  
  
  • Data entry and computer experience
  
  
  
  


• Ability:
  
  
  
  • Show discretion and integrity
  
  
  • Multi-task
  
  
  • Make quick and appropriate decisions
  
  
  • Work a variable work schedule including some travel with overnight stay
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline


• Five (5) or more years of experience as litigation paralegal in a law practice specializing in premises and fleet liability litigations with experience in issues of civil discovery, corporate and insurance litigation, legal billing, negligence, vehicle and premises liability claims, subrogation and court procedures


• Paralegal Certification, and/or licensed notary


• All Lines Adjuster in state(s) in which Publix operates


• Knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • Publix’s policies and procedures including, but not be limited to retail operations, warehouse and fleet operations, real estate, loss prevention, and accounting
  
  
  • Evaluating fleet/auto property-damage claims, paying claims, and recovering Publix losses.
  
  
  • Pursuing and collecting small claims or magistrate court judgments involving vehicle or property damage.
  
  
  • Preparing cases and witnesses and presenting legal and factual positions at hearings, mediations, and trials.
  
  
  
  


• Computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word & Excel, Nexis Lexis/Westlaw, SAP/Sharp

Benefits Information

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost


• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately‑held stock


• 401(k) retirement savings plan


• Group health, dental and vision plans


• Paid Time Off


• Paid Parental Leave


• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance


• Tuition reimbursement


• Free hot lunches (buffet‑style) at facilities with a cafeteria


• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)

Year End Bonus

As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro‑rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.

Additional Information

Our application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time‑sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours. Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email. For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration‑related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.