Bilingual Litigation Paralegal – Plaintiff Personal Injury

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal | Leeds Professional Resources

The Tone:
This is a vital role for a growing law firm, with the flexibility to be based in either Miami or Tampa, Florida. The firm is dedicated to serving its clients with a strong focus on personalized service, particularly within its Plaintiff Personal Injury practice. This position is central to that mission, requiring an an experienced litigation professional to expertly manage cases from the initial litigation phase through to their successful resolution. The ability to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking clients is paramount, ensuring that all clients receive clear, compassionate, and comprehensive support throughout their legal journey. By upholding these standards, this role directly strengthens the firm’s commitment to outstanding client care and impactful legal outcomes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Experienced
• Location: In-person, Miami, FL / Tampa, FL
• Mission: To manage plaintiff personal injury cases from litigation through resolution, ensuring effective communication with Spanish-speaking clients and organized progression of legal matters.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Litigation Support: Provide crucial support to attorneys across all phases of plaintiff personal injury litigation, from initial case assessment through to resolution.
• Document Creation & Filing: Draft, prepare, and file various legal pleadings, motions, notices, and discovery documents with precision and adherence to court requirements.
• Case Organization & Maintenance: Organize, maintain, and manage comprehensive litigation files and all related case documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Deadline & Event Management: Coordinate court filings, meticulously monitor all litigation deadlines, and proactively schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and other essential litigation events.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact, communicating effectively and professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and external vendors in both English and Spanish, while providing timely case status updates.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An experienced litigation professional is required, with a proven background specifically within Plaintiff Personal Injury litigation. This role demands the ability to manage cases comprehensively from the initial litigation phase through to final resolution.
• Experience: Recent and direct experience in supporting attorneys throughout the full litigation process within a personal injury context is essential. Candidates should demonstrate a track record of effectively navigating legal procedures and contributing to case progression.
• Skills: Bilingual fluency in both English and Spanish, encompassing strong written and verbal communication abilities; in-depth knowledge of litigation procedures, including court filings and critical deadline management; excellent organizational capabilities and strong time management skills to handle multiple active litigation matters concurrently.