Litigation Paralegal

HD Law Pa; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

HD Law Partners, P.A. is a Tampa civil litigation and trial firm seeking a capable legal assistant/paralegal hybrid who can own a caseload and draft professional correspondence. The role involves e-filing, document preparation, and maintaining case files from initial complaint through trial.

You will work directly with partners on insurance defense, business litigation and family law matters, coordinating deadlines, travel, and communications with clients, adjusters and opposing counsel.

Qualifications

• At least two years as a legal assistant or paralegal in civil litigation.
• Insurance defense, first-party property or personal injury experience preferred.
• Florida e-filing experience (Florida Courts E-Filing Portal and CM/ECF).
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook and PDF tools, and comfortable learning new case management software.
• A paralegal certificate or Florida Registered Paralegal designation is a plus, not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format and e-file pleadings, motions, discovery and correspondence in Florida state and federal courts.
• Calendar deadlines, hearings, depositions and mediations, and keep the attorneys ahead of every date.
• Draft routine documents from templates: notices, subpoenas, discovery responses, records requests and cover letters.
• Request, track and organize medical records, claim files, policies and other documents.
• Prepare carrier and TPA reports and support monthly billing under client billing guidelines.
• Organize case files and exhibits, and prepare binders and materials for hearings, depositions and trial.
• Communicate with clients, carriers, adjusters, experts, court staff and opposing counsel by phone and email.
• Enter time and keep accurate file notes in the firm’s case management and billing systems.
• Support the attorneys with scheduling, travel and day-to-day administrative needs.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Deadline management

Written and verbal communication

Organized

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PDF tools

Paralegal aptitude

Education

Paralegal certificate or Florida Registered Paralegal

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Full-time | Tampa, Florida (in office) | Hourly, non-exempt, based on experience

HD Law Partners, P.A. is a Tampa civil litigation and trial firm. We defend insurance carriers and their insureds in first-party property, coverage, bad faith, auto and premises matters. We also represent contractors and businesses in construction and commercial litigation, and we handle family law and appeals. Our office is at 2002 N. Lois Avenue in Tampa, and we serve clients throughout Florida.

About the role

This is one job that covers both sides of a litigation file. You’ll handle the scheduling, e-filing and correspondence a legal assistant does, and the document work, record collection and case tracking a paralegal does. You’ll work directly with the partners on insurance defense, business litigation and family law matters, and you’ll follow cases from the first complaint through trial.

The role suits someone who likes owning a caseload, keeps calendars without being reminded, and writes clean, professional emails to clients, adjusters and opposing counsel.

What you will do

• Prepare, format and e-file pleadings, motions, discovery and correspondence in Florida state and federal courts
• Calendar deadlines, hearings, depositions and mediations, and keep the attorneys ahead of every date
• Draft routine documents from templates: notices, subpoenas, discovery responses, records requests and cover letters
• Request, track and organize medical records, claim files, policies and other documents
• Prepare carrier and TPA reports and support monthly billing under client billing guidelines
• Organize case files and exhibits, and prepare binders and materials for hearings, depositions and trial
• Communicate with clients, carriers, adjusters, experts, court staff and opposing counsel by phone and email
• Enter time and keep accurate file notes in the firm’s case management and billing systems
• Support the attorneys with scheduling, travel and day-to-day administrative needs

What we are looking for

• At least two years as a legal assistant or paralegal at a civil litigation firm
• Insurance defense, first-party property or personal injury experience preferred
• Florida e-filing experience (Florida Courts E-Filing Portal and CM/ECF)
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook and PDF tools, and comfortable learning new case management software
• Organized, accurate and able to manage several files and deadlines at once
• Personable and well-spoken, with a polished, professional manner in person and in writing
• A paralegal certificate or Florida Registered Paralegal designation is a plus, not a requirement

Schedule and pay

Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, at our Tampa office. Some flexibility in hours may be considered. Salary based on experience.

HD Law Partners, P.A. is an equal opportunity employer. We make hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.