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Mickey Keenan, P.A. - Personal Injury Law Firm · 2 days ago

Litigation Paralegal

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Mickey Keenan, P.A. is a personal injury law firm seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys throughout the litigation process. The role involves managing caseloads, drafting legal documents, coordinating with clients and court personnel, and ensuring compliance with legal procedures.

Law Practice

Responsibilities

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

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’

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

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

Create mediation binders, in-lit demand packages, and settlement documentation

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

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

Qualification

Litigation knowledgeLegal software proficiencyDocument managementClient service mindsetWritten communicationHigh organizationDiscretion with informationTrial prep experienceEmotional intelligence

Required

Strong litigation knowledge: deadlines, discovery, filings, and court procedures (state and/or federal preferred)

Excellent written communication (drafting, proofreading, professional email tone)

High organization: task management, calendar discipline, document indexing, and naming conventions

Tech-forward: confident learning and using legal software (case management, e-filing, e-signature, OCR/PDF tools, data, and AI-based summarization tech)

Client service mindset, professionalism, and emotional intelligence

Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion