Paralegal - Insurance Defense & Construction

Jobot; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Career Growth

Bonuses

Job summary

Jobot in Tampa, FL is seeking a Paralegal with 2+ years of Florida litigation experience to manage cases from intake through trial preparation. You will support trial lawyers in bodily injury defense and construction matters, working 100% in-office in Tampa.

The role offers a base salary in the mid-range with strong productivity-based bonuses, 401K matching, and opportunities for accelerated career growth. Candidates should have FRP, Paralegal Certificate, or a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience in Florida.
• Florida Civil Litigation or Construction/BI experience is preferred.
• FRP designation, Paralegal Certificate, orBachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft discovery requests/responses, pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and trial exhibits.
• Summarize medical records, deposition testimony, expert reports, billing records, and site documentation.
• Coordinate expert witness retention, witness interviews, deposition scheduling, and court filings.
• Manage trial preparation, including exhibit binders, witness lists, jury instructions, and voir dire materials.
• Maintain digital case files, monitor deadlines, and communicate with clients, insurers, and opposing counsel.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Case management

Attention to detail

Education

FRP designation

Paralegal Certificate

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Florida E-Filing Portal

Legal research tools

Case management software

Job description

Paralegal - Insurance Defense & Construction

$50000 - $90000 per year | Tampa, FL | On-site | Permanent

Tampa, FL $50,000 - $90,000+ Base + Strong Bonus Structure

A bit about us:

We are boutique civil trial law firm established in 1989 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, with additional office locations in Orlando, Gainesville, and Inverness.

Why join us?

• Base Salary: $45K – $80K+ depending on experience
• Strong productivity-based annual bonuses
• 401K Matching!
• Accelerated Career Growth!
• Challenging Problems!

Job Details

We are seeking detail-oriented, proactive Paralegals with 2+ years of Florida litigation experience to manage cases from initial intake through trial preparation. Candidates will directly support Board Certified Trial Lawyers in complex Bodily Injury defense and Construction litigation matters.

Key Details

• Experience Required: 2+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience
• Work Location: 100% In-Office (5 days/week) in Tampa, FL
• Compensation: $45,000+ per year (commensurate with experience)

Core Responsibilities

• Draft discovery requests/responses, pleadings, motions, third-party subpoenas, and trial exhibits.
• Summarize medical records, deposition testimony, expert reports, billing records, and construction job-site documentation.
• Coordinate expert witness retention, witness interviews, deposition scheduling, and court filings.
• Manage trial preparation, including exhibit binders, witness lists, jury instructions, and voir dire materials.
• Maintain digital case files, monitor strict court deadlines, and communicate with clients, insurance carriers, and opposing counsel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal experience in Florida Civil Litigation (BI, Insurance Defense, or Construction experience preferred).
• Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) designation, Paralegal Certificate, or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency in the Florida E-Filing Portal, legal research tools, and law firm case management software.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and organizational skills under deadline pressure.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.