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Mickey Keenan, P.A. - Personal Injury Law Firm

Litigation Paralegal

Mickey Keenan, P.A. - Personal Injury Law Firm, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646

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The Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal supports attorneys throughout litigation, from filing suit through trial and post-trial tasks. This role is fast-paced and deadline-driven, requiring strong case ownership, proactive communication, and comfort working in case management systems, medical records, and document workflows.

Each attorney’s support team also includes a case manager and records collection assistant. The litigation paralegal must be able to delegate and work well as a team member to accomplish goals together.

To be considered for the position, please submit your resume, cover letter and salary requirements.

Reporting To Attorney

Core Responsibilities Case Management & Litigation Support

Maintain full ownership of assigned litigation caseloads (deadlines, tasks, pleadings, discovery, client contact).

Draft and file pleadings and routine litigation documents (e.g., notices, motions, proposed orders) under attorney supervision.

Prepare service packages and coordinate service of process; track returns and follow up as needed.

Manage litigation calendars: hearings, mediations, depositions, expert deadlines, discovery cutoffs, and trial dockets.

Coordinate with court personnel, opposing counsel, vendors, and process servers.

Discovery & Evidence

Draft discovery requests/responses (initial disclosures, interrogatories, requests for production, requests to admit) and related correspondence.

Organize discovery production: collect, bates‑stamp, index, QC, and transmit productions timely and defensibly.

Track outstanding discovery, including requests for copies, and timely follow up on deficiencies; prepare deficiency letters and documentation.

Create witness/exhibit lists, trial binders, deposition prep materials, and hearing packages.

Medical Records, Damages & Case Development

Oversee the records and evidence collection efforts of case management team. This requires paralegal to audit, track, and follow up on requests for medical records/bills, EMS, imaging, wage loss, and other evidence.

Use the firm’s AI technologies to summarize medical treatment chronologies and maintain updated damages spreadsheets.

Identify gaps in treatment records and flag issues (causation concerns, pre‑existing conditions, missing providers) to attorneys.

Client Communication & Service

Serve as a primary point of contact for clients regarding litigation status, upcoming events, and document needs.

Prepare clients for depositions/IME/mediation logistics (scheduling, document requests, reminders).

Maintain empathetic, professional communication, especially with injured clients and families.

Settlement / Mediation Support (as assigned)

Create mediation binders, in‑lit demand packages, and settlement documentation.

Coordinate lien/benefit information (health insurance, Medicare/Medicaid, ERISA, PIP, subrogation) and track status.

Quality, Compliance & Team Contribution

Ensure accurate, complete case notes and task documentation in the case management system.

Maintain confidentiality and comply with firm policies, court rules, and ethical requirements (no legal advice).

Support team coverage during trial weeks, PTO coverage, and urgent deadlines as needed.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Legal

Industries Law Practice

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