Medical Malpractice Litigation Paralegal

About the Job:
The Law Office of Ligori & Ligori is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal with a strong background in Medical Malpractice, nursing home negligence, and Assisted Living Facility (ALF) abuse and neglect cases. This is an opportunity to be a vital part of a client-centered legal team, supporting attorneys in all phases of complex litigation. If you’re detail-oriented, highly organized, and passionate about advocating for victims of institutional neglect, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications: The candidate must:

• Have five or more years of experience as a Florida Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal.
• Be a Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP for at least 5 years.)
• Have gone to trial at least 5 times.
• Have experience in the preparation of cases for trial.
• Attend trials with attorneys and assist throughout the trial.
• Have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Be a self-starter and self-motivated, able to meet deadlines.
• Have a strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills.
• Have exemplary tenure with previous employers.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Bilingual (Spanish-English) is a plus.
• Have a 4-year degree or a two-year paralegal degree.

Job Duties:

• Candidate must be able to schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, and arbitrations as needed.
• Prepare cases for trial and attend with attorneys throughout the trial.
• Organize, draft, review, and file all discovery and answer all discovery.
• Organize the file and prepare it for trial.
• Preparation of other Pleadings, Motions, Complaints, and Orders under the supervision of attorneys, as needed.
• Maintain and follow up on all Non-Party production documents, including Requests for Copies and non-party logs.
• Provide legal support to attorneys and other paralegal staff.
• Knowledge of the E-filing system on both the State and Federal levels.
• Draft and review Civil Remedies Notices.
• able to maintain contact with clients, judges, and opposing paralegals.
• This position may also be handling certain car, motorcycle, and/or trucking cases.

Benefits:

• $75,000.00-$95,000.00 per year.
• Plus, potential for monthly bonuses.
• 1 week paid vacation after 6 months.
• 2 weeks' paid vacation after one year.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation after two years.
• 6 paid personal/sick days per year.
• $50,000 life insurance policy paid by the firm.
• Health insurance (4 different options to choose from, including a Health Savings Account – HSA), basic packet health insurance paid in full by the firm.
• Dental and vision are paid for by the firm.
• Health benefits are available on the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Discounted JCC gym membership.

About Ligori & Ligori Attorneys at Law:

We are personal injury lawyers who have dedicated our careers to helping those who have been harmed by others. We help our clients receive restitution for their injuries and losses. It is our privilege to offer our legal experience to clients from all over Florida who need assistance in recovering damages for their injuries. Main office located in Tampa, Florida.

Our values:
We are a family-friendly law firm that strongly believes in teamwork and taking care of each other. Our core values are the center of our family and the reason for our success. We believe in being Humble, Hungry, and Smart. So, if you are looking for a long-term career where you can be impactful and make a difference, join us today.

About Ligori & Ligori Attorneys at Law:

We are personal injury lawyers that have dedicated our careers to helping those who have been harmed by others. We help our clients receive restitution for their injuries and losses. It is our privilege to offer our legal experience to clients from all over Florida that need assistance in recovering damages for their injuries. Main office located in Tampa, Florida.