Paralegal

RUMBERGER KIRK & CALDWELL PROFESSIONAL ASSOC; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RumbergerKirk seeks an experienced paralegal to join our civil defense team in Tallahassee. You’ll work closely with attorneys on auto negligence, trucking, premises liability and school board defense matters, supporting case development through trial.

You’ll manage case files, draft discovery requests and pleadings, review medical records, prepare chronologies, and coordinate with witnesses and experts. You’ll also prepare trial notebooks and exhibits, track time, and travel as needed to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a law firm environment, preferably civil defense.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with paralegal certification or equivalent.
• Ability to produce accurate, high-quality work in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize case files, including obtaining, reviewing, summarizing, and maintaining key documents
• Support discovery efforts by drafting discovery requests and pleadings, organizing production, and indexing records
• Review, analyze, and summarize medical records; prepare detailed chronologies and narrative summaries
• Assist with deposition and discovery investigation, including preparing deposition summaries and coordinating with witnesses
• Coordinate and communicate with attorneys regarding deadlines, depositions, mediations, and hearings
• Prepare materials for litigation, including trial notebooks, exhibits, disclosures, and demonstrative aids
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations for mediations and attend mediations and trial alongside attorneys
• Travel as needed to attend depositions, meet with witnesses, and visit locations
• Utilize and maintain case management and litigation support tools
• Track billable time in accordance with client guidelines
• Collaborate with attorneys to support case strategy and trial preparation
• Provide support across the team, including training new hires and coverage as needed

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with paralegal certification or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Legal software

Job description

RumbergerKirk is looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our team! In this role, you’ll work closely with our attorneys on a variety of civil defense matters, including auto negligence, trucking litigation, premises liability, and school board defense litigation. You’ll be involved in all phases of litigation, from case development through trial, and play a key role in keeping cases moving forward.

What you’ll do

• Manage and organize case files, including obtaining, reviewing, summarizing, and maintaining key documents
• Support discovery efforts by drafting discovery requests and pleadings (interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission), organizing document production, and indexing records
• Review, analyze, and summarize medical records; prepare detailed medical chronologies and narrative summaries
• Assist with deposition and discovery investigation, including preparing deposition summaries, exhibit indexes, and coordinating with witnesses, experts, and investigators
• Coordinate and communicate with attorneys regarding case deadlines, including depositions, mediations, and hearings
• Prepare materials for litigation, including trial notebooks, exhibits, witness and exhibit disclosures, and demonstrative aids (e.g., trial boards, presentations)
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations for mediations and attend mediations and trial alongside attorneys
• Travel as needed to attend depositions, meet with witnesses, and visit accident scenes or evidence locations
• Utilize and maintain case management and litigation support tools (e.g., Summation databases)
• Track billable time in accordance with client guidelines and firm procedures
• Collaborate with attorneys and team members to support case strategy and trial preparation
• Provide support across the team, including training new hires and assisting with coverage as needed

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in a law firm environment, preferably in civil defense
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, with paralegal certification or equivalent experience
• Ability to produce accurate, high-quality work in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to details.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general office technology.
• Experience with legal software (e.g., document management and timekeeping systems) preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours, including evenings and occasional weekends, as required.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Why you’ll love it here

You’ll be part of a collegial, professional environment where your insights are valued. We offer stability, collaboration, and a workplace where you can contribute and succeed while working for a firm that takes pride in both its people and its practice.