Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Full-time | Tampa, Florida (in office) | Hourly, non-exempt
About the firm
HD Law Partners, P.A. is a Tampa civil litigation and trial firm. We defend insurance carriers and their insureds in first-party property, coverage, bad faith, auto and premises matters, and we represent contractors and businesses in construction and commercial litigation. We also handle family law and appeals. Our office is at 2002 N. Lois Avenue in Tampa, and we serve clients throughout Florida.
About the role
We are hiring one person to support our litigation attorneys from start to finish on a file: the scheduling, e-filing and correspondence of a legal assistant, and the document work, record collection and case tracking of a paralegal. You will work directly with partners on insurance defense, business litigation and family law matters, and you will see cases from the first complaint through trial.
This role suits someone who likes owning a caseload, keeps calendars without being reminded, and writes clean, professional emails to clients, adjusters and opposing counsel.
What you will do
- Prepare, format and e-file pleadings, motions, discovery and correspondence in Florida state and federal courts
- Calendar deadlines, hearings, depositions and mediations, and keep attorneys ahead of every date
- Draft routine documents from templates: notices, subpoenas, discovery responses, records requests and cover letters
- Request, track and organize medical records, claim files, policies and other documents
- Organize case files and exhibits, and prepare binders and materials for hearings, depositions and trial
- Communicate with clients, carriers, adjusters, experts, court staff and opposing counsel by phone and email
- Enter time and maintain accurate file notes in the firm’s case management and billing systems
- Support the attorneys with scheduling, travel and day-to-day administrative needs
What we are looking for
- At least two years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal at a civil litigation firm
- Insurance defense, first-party property or personal injury experience preferred
- Florida e-filing experience (Florida Courts E-Filing Portal and CM/ECF)
- Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook and PDF tools, and comfortable learning new case management software
- Organized, accurate and able to manage several files and deadlines at once
- Personable and well-spoken, with a polished, professional manner in person and in writing
- Paralegal certificate or Florida Registered Paralegal designation is a plus, not a requirement
Schedule and compensation
- Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, at our Tampa office. Some flexibility in hours may be considered.
- Salary based on experience.
- Full Benefits
Pay: $50,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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