Our client, an established defense litigation firm is seeking an experienced full-time defense litigation paralegal with solid medical malpractice defense experience for its Tampa location.



QUALIFICATIONS:



• Ability to draft correspondence and pleadings


• Draft discovery and responses


• Review medical records and prepare medical chronologies


• Prepare non-party record subpoenas according to state and federal regulations


• e-file in state and federal courts


• Locate and work with expert witnesses; and prepare cases for witness interviews,


• Depositions, mediations and trial.


• Ability to communicate with stakeholders of all levels including clients



****This is a timekeeper position so experience with timely reporting billable time in accordance with client guidelines is necessary.




QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE:



• Able to hit the ground running and work well independently


• Must have strong analytical and organizational skills


• Be capable of multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced, litigation team environment


• Have knowledge of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, ***especially the Florida Medical Malpractice statutes and process


• Proficiency in MS Office and Word and Adobe Acrobat or other pdf program.


Our client is a team-oriented, family-like firm who offer great benefits


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.