Paralegal

City of Plant City; Largo, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Paralegal to join its Legal Team, supporting an assigned attorney in defending automobile negligence cases. Duties include pleadings, discovery, medical records review, court filings, and deadline tracking to keep cases organized and efficient.

The ideal candidate has litigation paralegal experience, understands civil pleadings, discovery, and medical records, and is highly organized with strong judgment and independent initiative.

Qualifications

• Experience as a litigation paralegal
• Strong understanding of civil pleadings and discovery
• Familiarity with medical records, court procedures, and automobile negligence cases
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, able to manage confidential information
• Initiative, good judgment, and ability to juggle multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Prepare pleadings and manage discovery throughout the life of a case
• Review medical records and coordinate court filings
• Track critical deadlines and keep litigation organized and moving forward
• Collaborate with attorneys, expert witnesses, and others involved in the litigation process

Job description

Put your litigation experience to work on cases that matter. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Paralegal to join our Legal Team. In this role, you will work closely with an assigned attorney in the defense of the Agency’s automobile negligence cases, providing comprehensive litigation and administrative support throughout the life of a case. From preparing pleadings and managing discovery to reviewing medical records, coordinating court filings, and tracking critical deadlines, your expertise will help keep complex litigation organized, efficient, and moving forward.

The ideal candidate is an experienced litigation paralegal with a strong understanding of civil pleadings, discovery, medical records, court procedures, and automobile negligence cases. They are highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable exercising independent judgment while managing multiple priorities and confidential information. The successful candidate takes initiative, anticipates case needs, follows through on outstanding matters, and works collaboratively with attorneys, expert witnesses, and others involved in the litigation process.

If you enjoy being an integral part of a legal team and thrive on the details that help build and manage a strong case, this is an opportunity to bring your experience to a unique public-sector legal environment. Join a team where your knowledge, initiative, and attention to detail directly support the Agency and its mission.

Salary: Consideration given for relevant experience.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, daytime position

Applicants must be tobacco/nicotine free during length of employment.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is an EEO/ADA employer and is committed to being a drug free workplace.