Paralegal

Rubenstein Law; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Staff and Attorney bonuses

Medical Benefits

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

A leading personal injury law firm in Tampa seeks a Paralegal to assist attorneys in enforcing clients' legal rights. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, drafting motions, and supporting trial preparations. The ideal candidate has strong client communication, organizational skills, and a preference for at least 2 years of Personal Injury Litigation experience. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within the firm.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Personal Injury Litigation experience preferred.
• Strong multitasking skills and able to work with little supervision.
• Familiar with legal terms, court procedures, and drafting legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload from filing through trial and post-trial.
• Draft and file legal documents and pleadings in court.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings and legal deadlines.

Skills

Client communication skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Knowledge of court statutes and procedures

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Firm technology programs

Job description

Company Overview

Rubenstein Law has been getting justice for personal injury victims since 1988. Founder Robert Rubenstein and CEO Nicole Armstrong have grown Rubenstein Law to over 50 Attorneys, including 20 Partners, 12 board-certified litigators, and over 400 supporting professionals.

Today, Rubenstein Law is recognized as a premier name in Personal Injury, representing clients in a variety of case claims, including auto injuries, slip and fall injuries, catastrophic injuries, premise liability, medical malpractice, child & birth injury, motorcycle accident cases, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases. Rubenstein Law's Mass Tort division represents clients nationwide in defective products, dangerous drugs, and chemical cases.

With a strong reputation for success and billions of dollars won for clients, Rubenstein Law continues to grow to meet the needs of victims nationally. As the Firm expands, Rubenstein Law is committed to providing every single client with the excellent care and attention that has built the Firm's reputation and success.

Job Summary

The Paralegals work alongside attorneys to enforce and defend clients’ legal rights by drafting pleadings and motions; calendaring all events timely and within their due dates; participating in client meetings and maintaining client contact; creating and monitoring deadlines for case progression; trial preparation; and finalizing settlement agreements.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Managing a caseload from initial filing through trial and post-trial.
• Draft and file legal documents and pleadings in State and Federal court.
• Draft and file discovery and manage discovery compliance.
• Communicate in a clear and concise manner with team members, clients, opposing counsel, judicial employees/clerk, and other legal professionals.
• Coordinate, schedule, and calendar meetings, case-related deadlines, notice hearings, depositions, and other litigation related proceedings.
• Manage Attorney’s calendar and assist with attorney travel arrangement when needed.
• Provide excellent legal support to the team and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist with trial preparation (trial binders, exhibits, redacting, etc.).
• Data entry in firm management system pertaining to case related matters.

Qualifications and Skills

• 2+ years of Personal Injury Litigation experience preferred, but not required.
• Excellent client communications skills.
• Strong multitasking skills, highly organized, and detail oriented.
• Able to excel in a fast-paced work environment, take direction and work with little supervision.
• Able to manage a large caseload and comply with deadlines.
• Knowledge of State and Federal court statutes, rules, and procedures.
• Familiar in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and the ability to become proficient in firm technology programs.
• Familiar with legal terminology, court proceeding and drafting pleadings, discovery, and legal documents.
• Familiar with court procedures, courtMap, JAWS and e-filing via e-portal.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 8-paid holidays.
• Staff and Attorney bonuses.
• Medical Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, STD & LTD, and other medical coverages).
• Group and Optional Life insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.