A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
Freeman, Goldis & Cash, P.A. is a well-established Florida insurance defense law firm representing carriers and insureds in complex civil litigation matters. Our culture combines professionalism with practicality. We are efficient, responsive, and results-driven, and we value team members who take ownership of their work, communicate clearly, and have the confidence to move cases forward without constant direction. We are seeking a highly experienced Litigation Paralegal to work directly with one of the firm's partners at our St. Petersburg office. This is a full-time, remote position for a seasoned litigation professional who can independently manage a demanding caseload, anticipate the attorney's needs, and produce accurate, high-quality work under tight deadlines. Although, some in-office work will be needed to prepare for trials.
Position Details Title:
Litigation Paralegal -
Insurance Defense Location:
St. Petersburg, Florida -
Remote Schedule:
Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Compensation:
Starting at $60,000 annually, with higher compensation available based on experience and qualifications. Key Responsibilities Manage complex litigation files from inception through resolution or trial. Draft, review, and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, deposition notices, correspondence, and other litigation documents. Maintain case calendars, monitor deadlines, and ensure timely completion of all case-related tasks. Handle electronic filing in Florida state and federal courts. Prepare discovery responses and coordinate the collection, review, and production of documents. Summarize medical records, depositions, discovery materials, and other case-related records. Coordinate depositions, expert evaluations, hearings, mediations, inspections, and trials. Prepare trial notebooks, exhibits, witness materials, demonstrative evidence, and other trial-preparation materials. Communicate professionally with clients, insurance carriers, experts, witnesses, court personnel, vendors, and opposing counsel. Assist with reporting requirements and case updates for clients and insurance carriers. Prepare accurate, detailed, and compliant billing entries in accordance with insurance-carrier guidelines. Work proactively with the assigned partner to identify upcoming needs, address potential issues, and keep cases progressing efficiently. Maintain organized and complete electronic case files. Required Qualifications At least five years of substantive litigation paralegal experience . Significant experience preparing cases for trial. Strong knowledge of insurance-defense billing practices, including the ability to prepare detailed, accurate, and carrier-compliant time entries. Strong knowledge of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, court procedures, calendaring requirements, and electronic filing systems. Ability to independently manage multiple complex matters and competing deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional attention to detail, organization, judgment, and follow-through. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Professional, dependable, accountable, and comfortable working directly with a partner. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience supporting a trial attorney or law firm partner. Experience with personal injury, automobile negligence, premises liability, property damage, construction defect, or other civil defense matters. Insurance defense litigation experience. Experience preparing for and assisting with jury trials. Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred but not required. Familiarity with legal case-management, document-management, and billing software. What We Offer Direct collaboration with a firm partner and meaningful involvement in complex litigation matters. Competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, and performance. A stable, long-term opportunity with an established Florida law firm. A professional and collaborative remote/in-office environment. Opportunities to take ownership of cases and play an important role in the firm's litigation practice.
Job Type:
Full-time Work Location:
Remote with occasional work in our St. Petersburg, Florida office
Pay:
From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
