Litigation Paralegal

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package including a

Insurance including medical, dental,視

PTO, paid sick time and paid holidays

Flexible work from home policy

Referral program

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP is seeking a paralegal with 5–10 years of litigation experience in general liability to support our Tampa-based team. The role is hybrid, requiring occasional in-office presence in the greater Tampa area and collaboration across offices.

You will assist attorneys with case management, pre-trial preparation, medical records review, depositions, discovery, and related administrative tasks while maintaining exemplary organization and proactive communication.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate required and 5–10 years of litigation experience in general liability.
• Trial experience and strong case management skills are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and highly organized.
• Ability to manage subpoenas, medical records and discovery in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Support general liability attorneys with case management and trial prep.
• Summarize medical records, employment and other records as needed.
• Assist with depositions, discovery, and related pre-trial tasks.
• Coordinate with experts and organize materials for expert review.
• Maintain document management and ensure timely follow-up with team.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Litigation

Trial preparation

Microsoft Office

Document management

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

iManage

Outlook

Word

Excel

PDF conversion

Job description

Looking to join a national defense firm that is progressive and innovative? Casual day every day, flexible work from home policy, diverse and inclusive, and attorneys that are collaborative and supportive across every office? If this sounds interesting, we are that firm and we are looking for paralegals to support our general liability group. Ideal candidates will have at least 5-10 years of litigation experience general liability and must have trial experience. Qualified candidates will assist our attorneys in all aspects of case management including, pre-trial preparation, summarizing of medical records, depositions, employment records, etc., and provide assistance with discovery work up. You must be extremely organized and self-motivated. This is a hybrid position requiring you to come into the office. Therefore you must live in the greater Tampa, Miami or Boca Raton areas – no exceptions. Join the firm that is a bold differentiator in the industry.

Requirements:

• Must possess a paralegal certificate
• Professional and pleasant demeanor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to process and follow up on Subpoenas for the receipt of medical, employment, worker’s compensation, disability, taxes, educational, union records, etc.
• Ability to communicate with experts, specifically prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
• Ability to respond timely and effectively in a team atmosphere
• Ability to multi-task independently, be proactive and successfully manage a variety of demands
• High level of computer competency, in the complete Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage, e-Copy, PDF conversion
• Trial preparation, including but not limited to the preparation of exhibits, witness materials and pre-trial documents
• Ability to prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, and trial preparation
• Assemble chronologies of key documents
• Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants
• Ability to redact claim files, medical records, police reports, emails, etc.
• Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
• Requires the ability to work 40 Hours a week M-F 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
• Reliable with excellent attendance

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
• Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account
• PTO, paid sick time and paid holidays
• A flexible work from home policy
• Referral program