Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal in Tampa, Florida at Burnetti, P.A

Burnetti, P.A. was founded by Doug Burnetti in June 1994 with a singular mission: to fight for justice on behalf of those who have been injured due to the negligence of others. Since its inception, the firm has dedicated its financial resources, legal knowledge, and trial experience to advocating for injured individuals and helping them secure the compensation they deserve.

About the role

• As a Litigation Paralegal at Burnetti, P.A., you play a vital role in supporting attorneys throughout all phases of the litigation process. This position requires strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills to manage case files, coordinate with clients and legal professionals, monitor critical deadlines, draft and file legal documents, and assist in trial preparation. The Litigation Paralegal works closely with attorneys to review and summarize case materials, develop case strategy, and provide comprehensive support during trial proceedings. This role is essential to ensuring exceptional client service and advancing Burnetti's mission of advocating for individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others.

What you'll do

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, medical providers, experts, court personnel, opposing counsel, and others within the legal community, ensuring professional and timely communication.
• Maintain and organize case files, ensuring all documents, correspondence, pleadings, evidence, and case information are accurately filed and readily accessible.
• Calculate, track, and manage litigation deadlines, court dates, discovery deadlines, and other critical case milestones to ensure compliance with court rules and procedural requirements.
• Review, analyze, and summarize medical records, discovery materials, deposition transcripts, case documents, and other evidence to assist attorneys in evaluating and developing cases.
• Draft, review, revise, and electronically file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, notices, discovery requests, discovery responses, subpoenas, and other litigation-related documents under attorney supervision.
• Coordinate and assist with the discovery process, including gathering records, preparing discovery responses, tracking outstanding requests, and organizing supporting documentation.
• Conduct factual and legal research as needed to support case development, litigation strategy, and trial preparation.
• Prepare attorneys for hearings, mediations, depositions, arbitrations, and trials by organizing exhibits, witness files, trial notebooks, and other case materials.
• Assist attorneys with all aspects of trial preparation, including exhibit management, witness coordination, courtroom logistics, and preparation of demonstrative evidence.
• Attend trials, hearings, mediations, and other legal proceedings as requested, providing ongoing support to attorneys throughout the proceedings.
• Monitor case progress and proactively identify tasks, deadlines, and requirements necessary to move cases forward efficiently and effectively.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information and adhere to all firm policies, ethical guidelines, and legal requirements.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the needs of the attorneys, clients, and the firm.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Minimum of two (2) years of litigation paralegal experience; personal injury and/or medical malpractice experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage a high-volume caseload.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, litigation procedures, and court deadlines.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
• Experience with legal case management software; Neos and/or Even Up experience is a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are preferred.
• Committed to providing exceptional client service and supporting Burnetti's client-first philosophy.