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Products Liability Defense Paralegal | Tampa, FL (Fully Onsite)
A well‑established litigation law firm in Tampa is seeking an experienced Products Liability Defense Paralegal to join its busy litigation team. This is a fully onsite role ideal for a litigation paralegal who thrives in a fast‑paced defense environment and has hands‑on trial experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Support attorneys with all phases of products liability defense litigation
- Assist with case management, pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation
- Coordinate and manage scheduling for hearings, depositions, deadlines, and trial calendars
- Maintain and track billable hours accurately
- Prepare, organize, and manage case files in state and federal courts
- Deliver high‑quality work product while providing excellent internal and external client support
Qualifications
- 3 to 5 years of substantive products liability defense experience required
- Prior trial experience is strongly preferred
- Solid working knowledge of Florida state and federal court rules
- Experience with litigation scheduling and deadline management
- Familiarity with billing and timekeeping systems
- Experience with common litigation software such as Relativity and Xera preferred
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail‑oriented, proactive, professional, and client focused
Compensation & Benefits
- Medical and dental insurance
(Salary $50,000 to $78,000 annually)
If you are a litigation paralegal with products liability defense experience and are seeking a stable, fully onsite role in Tampa, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a high‑impact position.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly!
Salary : $50,000 - $78,000