Plaintiff-Side Litigation Paralegal | Up to $80K + Bonus | Excellent Benefits

  • Category
    Legal
  • Location
    Tampa, Florida
  • Type
    Direct hire
Plaintiff-Side Litigation Paralegal | Tampa, FL | Up to $80K + Excellent Benefits

Location: Tampa, FL | Onsite, 5 days per week
Salary: Up to $80,000 annually, depending on experience
Experience: 4–5 years preferred; strong candidates with 2–3 years considered
Practice Area: Plaintiff-Side Complex Litigation


Compensation & Benefits:
  • Up to $80,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Motivated candidates with less experience may be considered.
  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees and their families.
  • Life insurance and Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • 401(k) with an employer contribution of 3% or more.
  • 20 days of PTO, plus paid holidays.
  • Paid parking and additional employee benefits.
About the Opportunity: Our client is a nationally recognized plaintiffs' law firm specializing in complex litigation involving serious medical conditions. With more than 200 employees, 300 years of combined legal experience, and over 2,000 cases across all 50 states, the firm has an established reputation in its specialized practice area. The firm's Tampa office is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join its existing team of three paralegals. This position will support two attorneys, one based in Tampa and another working remotely from Miami. The firm prefers candidates with 4–5 years of plaintiff-side litigation experience but will consider those with 2–3 years who have gained substantial hands-on experience. Work ethic, personality, initiative, and a willingness to learn are equally important.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support attorneys throughout all phases of plaintiff-side litigation, from case initiation through trial preparation.
  • Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, interrogatories, correspondence, authorizations, and other litigation documents.
  • Coordinate court filings, service of process, depositions, and communications with clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel.
  • Manage discovery materials, client files, litigation calendars, and critical deadlines.
  • Conduct legal research involving court rules, procedures, and filing requirements.
  • Assist with trial preparation, including trial binders, exhibits, witness materials, and coordination with court personnel.
  • Maintain communication with clients and collaborate with attorneys and paralegals in a high-volume litigation environment.
Qualifications:
  • 4–5 years of plaintiff-side litigation experience preferred; strong candidates with 2–3 years considered.
  • Experience in complex plaintiff-side litigation preferred, although other plaintiff litigation backgrounds will be considered.
  • Hands-on experience with discovery, depositions, court filings, and trial preparation.
  • Strong organizational, communication, research, and problem-solving skills.
  • Detail-oriented, dependable, proactive, and comfortable managing competing deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with attorneys and support staff.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, electronic filing systems, and legal case management software.
  • Must be available to work onsite in Tampa, FL, five days per week.

Candidates must have prior plaintiff-side litigation experience and be able to work onsite in Tampa five days per week.

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