Litigation Paralegal - Defense Trial Prep & Records

Vernis & Bowling; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-paced insurance defense firm in downtown St. Petersburg is seeking paralegals to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of litigation defense experience and will be responsible for summarizing records, scheduling court-related functions, conducting legal research, and assisting in trial preparation. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled paralegal looking to advance their career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of litigation defense experience.

Responsibilities

• Summarizes records and court files.
• Schedule couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses & other special functions.
• Research sources such as statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, constitutions, and public records.
• Drafts, prepares and performs limited reviews of legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, discovery materials, appeals and contracts.
• Assists in trial preparation and discovery practices.
• Serves as a limited liaison between counsel, clients, experts, witnesses, third parties, and other outside contacts.
• Maintain attorney’s calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, and depositions.

Skills

Litigation defense experience

Legal research

Document drafting

Trial preparation

Job description

A fast-paced insurance defense firm in downtown St. Petersburg is seeking paralegals to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of litigation defense experience and will be responsible for summarizing records, scheduling court-related functions, conducting legal research, and assisting in trial preparation. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled paralegal looking to advance their career in a dynamic environment.