Medical Malpractice Litigation Paralegal

Ligori & Ligori PA; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range provided: $80,000–$100,00

Bonuses potential

Vacation: 2–3 weeks over years

Life insurance $50,000

Health insurance with HSA

Dental and vision paid

Gym membership discount

Job summary

The Law Office of Ligori & Ligori is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal with a strong background in Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Negligence, and ALF abuse cases. You will support attorneys in all phases of complex litigation, handling depositions, discovery, and trial preparation in a client-centered setting.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in Florida plaintiff personal injury litigation, FRP status, and a track record in trial prep.

Qualifications

• Have five or more years of experience as a Florida Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal.
• Be a Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP for at least 5 years).
• Having gone to trial least once.
• Have experience in the preparation of cases for trial.
• Have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Be a self-starter and self-motivated, able to meet deadlines.
• Have a strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills.
• Have exemplary tenure with previous employers.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Bilingual (Spanish-English) is a plus.
• Have a 4-year degree or a two-year paralegal degree.

Responsibilities

• Schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, and arbitrations as needed.
• Prepare cases for trial and attend with attorneys throughout the trial.
• Organize, draft, review, and file all discovery and answer all discovery.
• Organize the file and prepare it for trial.
• Preparation of Pleadings, Motions, Complaints, and Orders under attorney supervision.
• Maintain and follow up on Non-Party production documents, including Requests for Copies and non-party logs.
• Provide legal support to attorneys and other paralegal staff.
• Knowledge of the E-filing system on State and Federal levels.
• Draft and review Civil Remedies Notices.
• Maintain contact with clients, judges, and opposing paralegals.
• This position may also handle certain car, motorcycle, and trucking cases.

Skills

Client communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Deadline oriented

Bilingual (Spanish-English)

Education

Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP)

Paralegal degree (2-year) or 4-year degree

Job description

About the Job:

The Law Office of Ligori & Ligori is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal with a strong background in Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Negligence, and Assisted Living Facility (ALF) abuse and neglect cases. This is an opportunity to be a vital part of a client-centered legal team, supporting attorneys in all phases of complex litigation. If you’re detail-oriented, highly organized, and passionate about advocating for victims of institutional neglect, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications:

• Have five or more years of experience as a Florida Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal.
• Be a Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP for at least 5 years.).
• Having gone to trial least once.
• Have experience in the preparation of cases for trial.
• Have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Be a self-starter and self-motivated, able to meet deadlines.
• Have a strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills.
• Have exemplary tenure with previous employers.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Bilingual (Spanish-English) is a plus.
• Have a 4-year degree or a two-year paralegal degree.

Job Duties:

• Candidate must be able to schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, and arbitrations as needed.
• Prepare cases for trial and attend with attorneys throughout the trial.
• Organize, draft, review, and file all discovery and answer all discovery.
• Organize the file and prepare it for trial.
• Preparation of other Pleadings, Motions, Complaints, and Orders under the supervision of attorneys, as needed.
• Maintain and follow up on all Non-Party production documents, including Requests for Copies and non-party logs.
• Provide legal support to attorneys and other paralegal staff.
• Knowledge of the E-filing system on both the State and Federal levels.
• Draft and review Civil Remedies Notices.
• able to maintain contact with clients, judges, and opposing paralegals.
• This position may also be handling certain car, motorcycle, and/or trucking cases.

Benefits:

• $80,000.00-$100,000 per year.
• Plus, potential for monthly bonuses.
• 1 week paid vacation after 6 months.
• 2 weeks' paid vacation after one year.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation after two years.
• 6 paid personal/sick days per year.
• $50,000 life insurance policy paid by the firm.
• Health insurance (4 different options to choose from, including a Health Savings Account - HSA), basic packet health insurance paid in full by the firm.
• Dental and vision are paid for by the firm.
• Health benefits are available on the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Discounted JCC gym membership.

Our values:

We are a family-friendly law firm that strongly believes in teamwork and taking care of each other. Our core values are the center of our family and the reason for our success. We believe in being Humble, Hungry, and Smart. So, if you are looking for a long-term career where you can be impactful and make a difference, join us today.