Paralegal

St. Denis & Davey PA; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Denis & Davey PA in Tampa, FL is seeking a full-time on-site paralegal to support attorneys through preparing and organizing legal documents, drafting pleadings and discovery, and maintaining case files.

You will conduct legal and factual research, review documents and medical records, assist with trial preparation and court filings, and coordinate with clients, experts, and other parties while managing deadlines and ensuring timely communication within the legal team.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of law and litigation procedures, with focus on defense or related practice areas.
• Strong skills in drafting pleadings, discovery requests/responses, correspondence, and trial materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attorneys, clients, courts, and experts.
• Advanced research skills using online databases and factual investigation.
• Document review abilities: analyze case records, summarize evidence, organize materials.
• Paralegal certificate or degree, or equivalent relevant experience in a law firm.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple cases/deadlines, maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize legal documents, draft pleadings and discovery, and maintain case files.
• Conduct legal and factual research; review and summarize documents and medical records.
• Assist with trial preparation and court filings; coordinate with clients, experts, and other parties.
• Manage deadlines and calendars; ensure accurate and timely communication within the team.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Document drafting

Communication

Legal research

Document review

Organization

Independence

Education

Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience

Tools

Legal practice management software

Job description

Company Description

St. Denis & Davey PA is a small, specialized law firm with a focus on insurance defense, personal injury, and product liability matters. The firm also represents clients in legal, medical, and accounting malpractice cases, as well as admiralty and maritime law. Its practice includes litigation and appeals, nursing home and assisted living facility liability, and business litigation. Team members work closely with attorneys in a collaborative environment that emphasizes client service and high-quality legal work.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site Paralegal role is based in Tampa, FL. The Paralegal will support attorneys through preparing and organizing legal documents, drafting pleadings and discovery, and maintaining case files. Daily responsibilities include conducting legal and factual research, reviewing and summarizing documents and medical records, and assisting with trial preparation and court filings. The role also involves coordinating with clients, experts, and other parties, managing deadlines and calendars, and ensuring accurate and timely communication within the legal team.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess foundational knowledge of law and litigation procedures, ideally within insurance defense, personal injury, or related practice areas.
• Candidates should possess strong legal document preparation skills, including drafting pleadings, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, and trial-related materials.
• Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with attorneys, clients, courts, and experts in writing and in person.
• Candidates should possess advanced research skills, including legal research using online databases and factual investigation for complex cases.
• Candidates should possess document review abilities, including analyzing case records, summarizing evidence, and organizing materials for hearings and trial.
• Paralegal certificate or degree in paralegal studies, or equivalent relevant experience in a law firm setting.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with legal practice management and document software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, handle multiple cases and deadlines, and maintain confidentiality and professionalism.