Paralegal

Cloud Law Firm; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks of paid time off

10 paid holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A compassionate legal firm in Largo, Florida is seeking a Paralegal for their Social Security Disability team. You will manage case files, communicate with clients, draft essential documents, and ensure deadlines are met. Ideal candidates should have 2–5 years of paralegal experience, particularly in Social Security and Personal Injury. This role offers meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive team environment. Benefits include competitive salary, paid time off, and a focus on client-centered legal representation.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of paralegal or legal support experience, preferably with exposure to Social Security Disability.
• High degree of organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills to relate to clients in vulnerable positions.
• Experienced with medical records and evidence to strengthen cases.
• Tech-savvy and able to learn case management systems and e-filing quickly.
• Independent self-starter who takes ownership with minimal supervision.
• Committed to client-focused service in a collaborative, drama-free environment.

Responsibilities

• Support new client onboarding by gathering documentation and providing updates.
• Draft disability applications, appeals, and correspondence.
• Track deadlines and maintain attorney calendars.
• Deadline and Calendar Management: Track deadlines and manage attorney calendars.
• Provider and Vendor Coordination: Communicate with doctors and labs to obtain records.
• Workflow Optimization and System Use: Maintain case management software and organize files.

Skills

Organizational excellence

Effective communication

Empathy

Medical records handling

Tech literacy

Independent work

Professionalism & empathy

Tools

Case management software

e-filing portals

Office software

Job description

Are you an organized and empathetic legal professional who thrives on guiding clients through challenging legal processes with clarity and care?

Do you bring experience in Personal Injury and Social Security Disability and pride yourself on helping cases move forward with precision?

Can you manage multiple deadlines, track medical documentation, and support attorneys, all while building trust with clients who are counting on you?

Is your paralegal work driven by a sense of purpose, accountability, and the belief that every client deserves dignity and consistent support?

When faced with a challenge, do you get excited or run away?

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At Cloud Law Firm, we provide compassionate, client-centered legal representation for individuals navigating Personal Injury and Social Security Disability, and workers’ compensation claims across Florida. With offices in Largo and Sebring, our firm is built on a deep commitment to helping clients access justice, financial relief, and peace of mind during difficult times. Led by attorneys Mia and Chris Cloud, our team combines sharp legal strategy with genuine care, ensuring each client receives personalized support and clear, consistent communication throughout their case. From denied disability claims to auto accidents, we fight for the rights of those whose lives have been upended by injury or hardship, without charging a fee unless we win.

We’re looking for a motivated and empathetic Paralegal to join our growing Social Security Disability team. This critical role involves managing case files, gathering medical documentation, coordinating deadlines, and keeping clients informed as their cases progress through the SSA process. Whether you’re reviewing records, drafting correspondence, or supporting attorney preparation for hearings, you’ll be the steady hand clients rely on for guidance and clarity. Ideal candidates are organized, proactive, and compassionate, ready to take initiative and play a key role in delivering justice to clients who need it most.

What you’ll do:

• Case Intake and Client Communication: Support new client onboarding by gathering medical and employment documentation, explaining each stage of the process, and maintaining consistent updates so clients feel informed and supported.
• Document Preparation and Filing: Draft disability applications, appeals, motions, pleadings, correspondence, and exhibits. File documents with the Social Security Administration, courts, and other agencies in full compliance with procedural and deadline requirements.
• Medical and Evidence Review: Obtain, review, and analyze medical records and other supporting documentation to build strong cases. Identify missing information and follow up to secure complete records.
• Deadline and Calendar Management: Track key deadlines such as appeal windows, discovery responses, and hearing dates. Maintain attorney calendars and ensure all tasks and case events are completed on time.
• Provider and Vendor Coordination: Communicate with medical providers, vocational experts, laboratories, and other third parties to facilitate the production of records, reports, and client treatments.
• Workflow Optimization and System Use: Refine internal processes, maintain case management software such as Actionstep, and ensure all files are organized, labeled, and tasks are properly assigned for seamless team collaboration.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience: 2–5 years of paralegal or legal support experience, preferably with exposure to Social Security Disability and Personal Injury. Experience with Social Security Disability is a strong plus.
• Communication and Client Care: Effective and empathetic communicator with the ability to explain legal steps clearly and relate sensitively to clients in vulnerable positions. Maintains professionalism and integrity in every interaction.
• Organizational Excellence: Highly organized and detail-oriented with a track record of managing multiple cases at various stages simultaneously without missing deadlines or follow-ups.
• Medical and Evidence Handling: Experienced or comfortable working with medical records, interpreting charts, and identifying gaps in evidence to strengthen case strategy.
• Technical Proficiency: Tech-savvy and capable of quickly learning case management systems, e-filing portals, and office software to keep workflows seamless and efficient.
• Independence and Initiative: Proactive self-starter who takes ownership of their caseload, supporting attorneys and staff with minimal supervision while anticipating needs and solving problems.
• Cultural Fit: Committed to delivering client-focused service with professionalism, empathy, and integrity while contributing to a collaborative, drama-free work environment.

Why you should work here:

• Meaningful Work: You’ll help clients who are often facing hardship and uncertainty. Your role will directly contribute to lifting burdens and securing benefits or compensation they deserve.
• Balanced, Focused Team: Work within a boutique firm size that balances close collaboration with professional autonomy. You will never feel like just a cog in a machine.
• Growth Potential: As the firm continues to take on more complex injury and disability cases, there will be opportunities to deepen your specialization, take on increased responsibility, and grow your legal career.
• Compensation: Competitive salary aligned with experience and Florida market standards.
• Benefits: Two weeks of paid time off, 10 paid holidays, and other benefits as the firm evolves.
• Location: Onsite role in Largo, Florida (with additional office presence in Sebring) serving clients statewide.

At Cloud Law Firm, the Paralegal position is an essential part of our commitment to helping injured individuals and disabled clients navigate the legal system with dignity and support. In this role, you will support attorneys across Social Security Disability and Personal Injury matters by guiding clients through critical milestones such as application filings, medical record reviews, and appeals. Whether preparing documents for the SSA, coordinating with doctors and providers, or ensuring deadlines are met, your attention to detail will help move cases forward and secure results for clients who need them most.

This role is ideal for an organized, empathetic professional who thrives in a mission-driven, client-first environment. With strong communication skills and a proactive mindset, you’ll be the steady point of contact for clients while supporting attorneys in building thorough, well-documented cases. Cloud Law Firm provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives while working with a supportive team that values compassion, consistency, and accountability.