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Job Description
We're seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal with first party property experience to support our Litigation team. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of discovery procedures and case progression, and familiarity with Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and e-filing systems. If you're ready to work in a fast-paced legal environment and grow your career, we'd love to hear from you!
Safepoint MGA, LLC is a Property and Casualty Insurance carrier based in Tampa, FL.
Job Summary
This position supports the Litigation Team by handling key paralegal functions to ensure the effective and timely management of litigation cases. The Litigation Paralegal will be responsible for a range of litigation-specific duties, including discovery management, settlement processing, deposition preparation, and trial support. This role requires experience in first-party property litigation and involves collaboration across the entire litigation team.
Duties and Responsibilities
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate legal information effectively. Work is conducted in an office environment with the use of standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and printers. The position may require lifting small packages and materials and short-distance walking.
Compensation and Benefits
We recognize that talented professionals are attracted to companies that provide a great place to work, combined with a comprehensive and competitive pay and benefits package, along with opportunities for personal growth and job advancement. For this reason we are pleased to provide:
Safepoint Insurance is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with Safepoint depends solely on your qualifications.
Safepoint MGA, LLC is a Property and Casualty Insurance carrier based in Tampa, FL.
Job Summary
This position supports the Litigation Team by handling key paralegal functions to ensure the effective and timely management of litigation cases. The Litigation Paralegal will be responsible for a range of litigation-specific duties, including discovery management, settlement processing, deposition preparation, and trial support. This role requires experience in first-party property litigation and involves collaboration across the entire litigation team.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Propound and follow up on written discovery requests
- Draft releases, request settlement checks, and pursue dismissals in settled cases
- Ensure settled claims are closed in a timely manner
- Assist legal assistants with scheduling tasks, as needed
- Prepare Corporate Representative Deposition Binders
- Assist with the preparation of evidence and trial binders
- Serve as a backup for maintaining litigation logs
- Support the litigation team in all stages of litigation processes
- Other duties and tasks as assigned
- Minimum of two years of experience as a litigation paralegal
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or a combination of education and significant directly related experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- Required: experience in first-party property insurance litigation
- Strong understanding of discovery procedures and case progression
- Familiarity with the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and e-filing systems
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
- Proficiency with case management systems and standard office software
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and workstreams independently
- Ability to think critically, assess risk, and make informed decisions
- Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing and draft large bodies of legal text
- Capable of handling case logistics and documentation preparation efficiently
- High attention to detail with the ability to follow up and ensure timely completion of tasks
- Ability to utilize case management software and various computer systems
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate legal information effectively. Work is conducted in an office environment with the use of standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and printers. The position may require lifting small packages and materials and short-distance walking.
Compensation and Benefits
We recognize that talented professionals are attracted to companies that provide a great place to work, combined with a comprehensive and competitive pay and benefits package, along with opportunities for personal growth and job advancement. For this reason we are pleased to provide:
- Prof. Development and Educational Assistance Programs
- Safe Harbor 401K Plan with Immediate Vesting and an Automatic Company Contribution
- 15 Paid Time-Off Days
- 3 Discretionary Days
- 5 Parental Leave Days
- 5 Jury Duty Days
- 5 Bereavement Days
- 8 Company Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vison Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (company paid premium)
- Flexible Spending Accounts with Company Contribution
- Health Savings Accounts with Company Contribution
- Employee Life and AD&D Insurance
- Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
- Company paid AAA Membership
- Company paid Identity Theft Protection
- Other Ancillary Insurance Benefit Programs
- And more…
Safepoint Insurance is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with Safepoint depends solely on your qualifications.
