Paralegal - Product Liability

J M I Resource; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

J M I Resource is seeking a Paralegal – Products Liability in Tampa, FL. The role supports attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment, handling defense products liability tasks with accuracy and professionalism.

In-office and hybrid candidates are considered, with a focus on client satisfaction and meticulous record-keeping. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of defense products liability experience, experience scheduling, and familiarity with Federal and State court rules, along with

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of substantive experience in defense products liability.
• Experience with scheduling (depositions, hearings, meetings, deadlines).
• Previous trial experience.
• Knowledge of Federal and State court rules.
• Experience tracking and recording billable hours.
• Experience with legal software (e.g., Xera, Relativity).
• Solid computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Support assigned attorneys across a range of substantive and administrative tasks.
• Provide high level of customer service and support while producing excellent work product.
• Maintain knowledge of the firm's Litigation practice groups and clients to ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Defense products liability experience

Scheduling

Trial experience

Legal software (Xera, Relativity)

Strong written/verbal communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

Xera

Relativity

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Paralegal – Products Liability

Location: Tampa, FL (In office and hybrid candidates)

Employment Type: Full Time

About the Role

A boutique Tampa, FL law firm is seeking an experienced Products Liability Paralegal to join its Litigation team. This role supports assigned attorneys across a range of substantive and administrative tasks, delivering high-quality work product while providing exceptional client service. The ideal candidate brings strong defense-side products liability experience, is comfortable managing a fast-paced litigation caseload, and takes pride in accuracy, professionalism, and client responsiveness.

Job Description

The Paralegal will perform a wide variety of tasks including providing a high level of customer service and support while consistently producing excellent work product. The Paralegal will maintain general knowledge of the firm's Litigation practice groups, along with specialized knowledge of assigned attorneys' practice areas and clients, in order to ensure extraordinary client satisfaction.

Fully remote and hybrid candidates will be considered.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of substantive experience in defense products liability
• Experience with scheduling (depositions, hearings, meetings, deadlines)
• Previous trial experience
• Knowledge of Federal and State court rules
• Experience tracking and recording billable hours
• Experience with legal software desired (e.g., Xera, Relativity)
• Solid computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Skills & Attributes

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Client-oriented focus and professional demeanor
• Initiative and analytical thinking
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities