Job Description
Job Description
Barnes Trial Group is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with 3+ years litigation experience to join our team. Duties starting from complaint filing through trial under the guidance and supervision of an attorney. Applicant must be able to work independently, be able to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and stay organized. This position does entail all aspects of case managing.
This position includes but is not limited to:
- Verbal and written communication with clients, opposing counsel, judicial assistants, judges
- Meeting strict court deadlines
- Requesting and reviewing medical records and bills.
- Scheduling depositions, hearings, and other case related events.
- Drafting and answering initial, expert, and subsequent discovery and responses
- Drafting complaints, pleadings, motions and correspondence
- Frequent communication with opposing counsel and court administration
- Organizing and reviewing files for accuracy
- Trial preparation including exhibit binders, trial box materials, and demonstrative aids
- Hearing and deposition preparation
- Working in a busy, fast-paced environment
Preference given to candidates who possess experience in Plaintiff Civil Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation, Legal education, and experience with FileVine case management software.
(Recruiter
This is an onsite, in office position. Our office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, but start time is flexible depending on what works best for you personally. Start time can be as early as 7:00 AM and as late as 8:30 AM. Some after-hours and weekend work may be required during trial weeks. *Flexible schedule allows for working four days a week (Monday - Thursday) and to have Fridays off.
Competitive benefits offered, including:
- Bonus program
- 100% premium for medical insurance paid by the employer with buy up options.
- 401K Retirement Plan
- PTO
- Life Insurance paid by employer
- Long Term Disability paid by employer
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program paid by employer
- Earned Wage Access
Job Type: Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
Pay: Hourly based on experience
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 2 years (Preferred)
- Paralegal: 3 years+ (Required)
- Personal Injury Litigation: 3 years+ (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Location:
- In office, Tampa, FL
****All communication regarding this position must be directed exclusively to HR@BTGLaw.com. Please do not contact any other member of Barnes Trial Group about this opportunity. Candidates are welcome to call our main office line for general inquiries. Recruiters and staffing agencies may submit introductions or candidate recommendations via the HR email listed above; however, such submissions do not constitute acceptance of referral terms, and no placement fees will be owed unless an executed agreement is in place prior to submission. ****
Monday - Thursday with the option of starting between 7am - 8am.