Paralegal

Merlin Law Group is seeking a Paralegal with 8+ years litigation experience in our Tampa office!

Who we are: We are a leading law firm specializing in first-party property insurance claims, dedicated to fighting for the rights of policyholders. With our deep expertise and unwavering commitment to client success, we have established a reputation as industry leaders in resolving complex insurance disputes. Join us as we continue to provide exceptional legal representation and make a difference in the lives of our clients.

Position Overview: We are seeking a talented Paralegal with 8+ years of litigation experience to join our dynamic team! The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment. The legal assistant will play a crucial role in supporting our attorneys, maintaining case files, and ensuring the smooth flow of operations within our litigation team.

What you'll do:

• Act as liaison among all parties including courts and other neutral parties.

• Review, organize, and maintain case materials.

• Perform case-related research.

• Draft pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, interrogatories/answers, other legal documents.

• Coordinate the collection, review and production of documents and discovery requests.

• Assist in deposition preparation, pre-trial investigations, trial preparation, including assistance with preparation of witnesses for deposition and/or trial.

• Assist with trial preparation including preparation of exhibits, witness binders and other demonstrative evidence for use at trial and court hearings.

• Calendaring and scheduling depositions, hearings, mediations and other meetings as needed.

The ideal candidate:

• Associate’s Degree or Certificate in Paralegal Studies (preferred)

• 8+ years of relevant experience as a paralegal with a focus on litigation

• Experience and knowledge of State and Federal court system and filings

• First Party Property Insurance (a plus)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, document management and client management software systems

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills

• Organized & detail-oriented

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive base salary.

• Full medical, dental, vision and life insurance options.

• 401(k) with matching.

• Paid time off including sick time and holidays.

Why Merlin Law Group?

We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive. Join us and be part of a collaborative group dedicated to excellence, client empowerment, and achieving justice. If you’re passionate about making a difference in the world of insurance law and eager to contribute your expertise, we invite you to apply today.

We value our employees and strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive! Join our esteemed firm and be part of a collaborative team that is committed to excellence, client empowerment, and achieving justice for policyholders. Apply today to contribute your legal expertise and make a lasting impact in first-party property insurance!

Message to Recruiters: Thank you for your interest in our job advertisement. To streamline our communication process, we kindly request that you direct all inquiries to careers@merlinlawgroup.com. Please no phone calls or emails to individual employees. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to collaborating with you.

Merlin Law Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Merlin Law Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to such factors as race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status, consistent with federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws.