Litigation Paralegal

Barnes-Trial-Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 38,572 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Long term disability

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Earned wage access

Job summary

Barnes Trial Group seeks a Litigation Paralegal with 3+ years of litigation experience to support attorneys from filing through trial. The role is on-site in Tampa, FL, with a fast-paced environment and strict deadlines.

You will handle communications with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff, and assist with discovery, depositions, and trial preparation. Strong organization, independence, and proficiency with Microsoft Office are required; experience with FileVine is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a paralegal in litigation.
• Experience in Personal Injury/ Plaintiff litigation preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with FileVine case management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support from complaint filing through trial under attorney supervision.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests and pleadings.
• Manage scheduling of depositions, hearings, and related events.
• Draft and organize correspondence, motions, and trial materials.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff.
• Organize files, ensure accuracy, and assist in trial preparation.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Organization

Independence

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

FileVine

Job description

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Litigation Paralegal

Full Time Tampa, FL, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1006

Salary Range: $28.00 To $37.00 Hourly

Barnes Trial Group is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with 3+ years litigation experience to join our team. Duties starting from complaint filing through trial under the guidance and supervision of an attorney. Applicant must be able to work independently, be able to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and stay organized. This position does entail all aspects of case managing.

This position includes but is not limited to:

• Verbal and written communication with clients, opposing counsel, judicial assistants, judges
• Requesting and reviewing medical records and bills.
• Scheduling depositions, hearings, and other case related events.
• Drafting and answering initial, expert, and subsequent discovery and responses
• Drafting complaints, pleadings, motions and correspondence
• Frequent communication with opposing counsel and court administration
• Organizing and reviewing files for accuracy
• Trial preparation including exhibit binders, trial box materials, and demonstrative aids
• Hearing and deposition preparation
• Working in a busy, fast-paced environment

Preference given to candidates who possess experience in Plaintiff Civil Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation, Legal education, and experience with FileVine case management software.

This is an onsite, in office position. Our office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, but start time is flexible depending on what works best for you personally. Start time can be as early as 7:00 AM and as late as 8:30 AM. Some after-hours and weekend work may be required during trial weeks. *Flexible schedule allows for working four days a week (Monday - Thursday) and to have Fridays off.

Competitive benefits offered, including:

• 100% premium for medical insurance paid by the employer with buy up options.
• 401K Retirement Plan
• PTO
• Life Insurance paid by employer
• Long Term Disability paid by employer
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program paid by employer
• Earned Wage Access

Job Type: Full-time (37.5 hours/week)

Pay: Hourly based on experience

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 2 years (Preferred)
• Paralegal: 3 years+ (Required)
• Personal Injury Litigation: 3 years+ (Required)