Senior Paralegal - Personal Injury

Baggett Law Personal Injury Lawyers; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Baggett Law Firm in Jacksonville, FL seeks an exceptional Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to join our fast-paced team. You will manage plaintiff-side PI cases through all phases of litigation, from filing through trial, with a focus on accuracy, deadlines, and client service.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of PI litigation paralegal experience, strong Florida procedure knowledge, and proficiency with MS Office and Filevine or similar case management software.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of Florida civil procedure, court rules, deadlines and e-filing.
• Experience managing cases through discovery, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Excellent drafting, proofreading, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to move cases forward with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Filevine.
• Paralegal certification or degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases through all phases from filing to trial.
• Draft, file pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas.
• Coordinate written discovery and track deadlines.
• Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial-related activities.
• Maintain accurate case files, calendars, and client communications.
• Assist attorneys with case evaluation, settlement negotiations, and trial strategy.
• Prepare trial exhibits and witness materials.
• Ensure confidentiality and professional client service.

Skills

PI litigation experience

Florida civil procedure knowledge

Case management

Drafting and proofreading

Client communication

Time management

Education

Paralegal certification or degree (preferred)

Tools

Filevine

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: $75,000-$95,000 annually, depending on experience

Baggett Law is seeking an exceptional Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to join our growing litigation team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, highly organized professional who takes pride in their work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys playing a meaningful role in achieving outstanding results for clients.

The ideal candidate has substantial plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience and can confidently manage cases through all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation. We're looking for someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, resourceful, and capable of anticipating needs, solving problems, and keeping cases moving forward with minimal supervision.

This is more than a support role. We're looking for a true litigation professional who takes ownership of their responsibilities, holds themselves to the highest standards, and contributes to the success of the entire team.

If you're an experienced litigation paralegal who values excellence, enjoys collaborating with talented professionals, and wants to build a rewarding career at a firm that genuinely appreciates its people, we'd love to hear from you!

Compensation: $75,000 - $95,000 yearly

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in plaintiff-side personal injury litigation.
• Strong knowledge of Florida civil procedure, court rules, litigation deadlines, and e-filing requirements.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing cases through discovery, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Excellent drafting, proofreading, organizational, and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a substantial caseload, prioritize competing deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional, client-focused approach.
• Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to anticipate needs and move cases forward with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software; Filevine experience is a plus.
• Strong work ethic, accountability, sound judgment, and a commitment to producing consistently high-quality work.
• Positive, collaborative attitude and a genuine commitment to providing exceptional client service.
• Significant trial preparation and courtroom experience strongly preferred.
• Paralegal certification or degree in paralegal studies preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases through all phases of litigation, from filing through trial.
• Draft, prepare, and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and other litigation documents.
• Coordinate and manage written discovery, including gathering records, preparing responses, and tracking deadlines.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, expert evaluations, and other litigation activities.
• Maintain accurate case files, calendars, and critical deadlines to ensure compliance with court orders and procedural rules.
• Communicate professionally and proactively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, court personnel, and other parties.
• Obtain, organize, and analyze medical records, bills, and other evidence relevant to liability and damages.
• Assist attorneys with case evaluation, settlement negotiations, mediation preparation, and trial strategy.
• Prepare trial exhibits, witness materials, demonstratives, and other documents necessary for trial.
• Anticipate attorneys' needs, proactively advance cases, and ensure timely completion of all assigned tasks.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case information in the firm's case management system.
• Deliver exceptional client service while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, accuracy, and confidentiality.