Law Firm Seeking Experienced Paralegal in St. Petersburg, FL H1: Join the Fast-Paced Team at a Reputable Law Firm in St. Petersburg, FL as an Experienced Paralegal H2: Responsibilities and Benefits of the Paralegal Position at Law Firm in St. Petersburg, FL
- Seeking experienced paralegals to join the team at a reputable law firm in St. Petersburg, FL - Minimum 4 years of experience in General Liability or Construction Defect insurance defense required - Responsible for summarizing records and court files, scheduling couriers and court reporters, and conducting legal research - Drafting and preparing legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, and contracts - Assisting in trial preparation and discovery practices - Acting as a liaison between counsel, clients, experts, witnesses, and other outside contacts - Maintaining attorney's calendar and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, and depositions - Full-time position with benefits including medical insurance, voluntary vision and dental insurance, life insurance, and 401(k) - Salary range of $45,000-$60,000
Responsibilities:
- Summarizing records and court files - Scheduling couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions - Conducting legal research using sources such as statutes, judicial decisions, and public records - Drafting and preparing legal documents including briefs, pleadings, and contracts - Assisting in trial preparation and discovery practices - Acting as a liaison between counsel, clients, experts, witnesses, and other outside contacts - Maintaining attorney's calendar and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, and depositions
Benefits:
- Full-time position - Medical insurance - Voluntary vision and dental insurance - Voluntary life insurance - Short and long term disability coverage - 401(k) retirement plan
Experience and Qualifications:
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in General Liability or Construction Defect insurance defense - Strong organizational and time-management skills - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Proficiency in conducting legal research and drafting legal documents - Knowledge of trial preparation and discovery practices
Salary:
- $45,000-$60,000 per year
Law Firm:
- Vernis & Bowling's downtown St. Petersburg office - Reputable insurance defense firm - Fast-paced work environment
Join the team at a reputable law firm in St. Petersburg, FL as an experienced paralegal. This full-time position offers a salary range of $45,000-$60,000 per year, along with benefits such as medical insurance, voluntary vision and dental insurance, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.
As a paralegal, you will be responsible for summarizing records and court files, scheduling couriers and court reporters, conducting legal research, drafting and preparing legal documents, and assisting in trial preparation and discovery practices. Additionally, you will act as a liaison between counsel, clients, experts, witnesses, and other outside contacts, and maintain the attorney's calendar by scheduling conferences, teleconferences, and depositions.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of experience in General Liability or Construction Defect insurance defense, along with strong organizational and time-management skills. You must also be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in conducting legal research and drafting legal documents, as well as knowledge of trial preparation and discovery practices, is also required.
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