Litigation Paralegal – Trial Prep, Discovery & Case Strategy

RumbergerKirk; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RumbergerKirk seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal in Tampa to support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including case management, discovery, medical records review, and trial preparation.

You will coordinate with clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel, manage multiple matters, and contribute to depositions, subpoenas, and exhibits while maintaining meticulous documentation and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of law firm experience, preferably in litigation.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize case files, including obtaining, reviewing, summarizing, and maintaining key case documents.
• Support discovery efforts by drafting discovery requests and related pleadings, organizing document production, indexing records, and monitoring the collection and production of necessary records.
• Prepare, issue, and track subpoenas and records requests.
• Review, analyze, and summarize medical records; prepare medical chronologies and narrative summaries.
• Assist with depositions and discovery investigations, including preparing deposition summaries, exhibit indexes, and coordinating with witnesses, experts, investigators, and other interested parties.
• Assist with responding to expert discovery and ensuring timely service of expert disclosures and related materials.
• Maintain case management databases and litigation support tools.
• Coordinate and communicate with attorneys regarding case deadlines, depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation needs.
• Prepare litigation materials, including trial notebooks, exhibits, witness and exhibit disclosures, demonstrative aids, and PowerPoint presentations for mediations and trial.
• Attend depositions, mediations, and trials; assist with witness coordination, exhibit management, and overall trial support.
• Travel as needed to attend depositions, meet with witnesses, photograph evidence, and visit accident scenes or evidence locations.
• Track billable time in accordance with client guidelines and firm procedures.
• Collaborate with attorneys and team members to support case strategy, trial preparation, and successful case outcomes.
• Assist with training, mentoring, and providing coverage and support to team members as needed.
• Work overtime as necessary to meet client and case demands.

Skills

Case management

Discovery

Medical records review

Deposition preparation

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in Paralegal Studies

Paralegal certificate

Job description

RumbergerKirk seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal in Tampa to support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including case management, discovery, medical records review, and trial preparation.

You will coordinate with clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel, manage multiple matters, and contribute to depositions, subpoenas, and exhibits while maintaining meticulous documentation and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.