Almazan Law, a modern, technology-driven Florida law firm, seeks a high-caliber Senior Paralegal to join our Tampa team. We are looking for a seasoned professional with a substantive background in construction defect and insurance defense to serve as a vital component of our high-stakes litigation practice.
The ideal candidate is a proactive strategist and a high-performance individual capable of managing complex case workflows independently while maintaining a close, collaborative relationship with the legal team. As a primary driver of case execution, you will leverage our sophisticated infrastructure to ensure the firm operates with the efficiency and precision that modern clients demand.
Who We Are
Almazan Law is a boutique Florida-based firm that breaks from "monolithic" old-world thinking to provide high-stakes litigation and real estate services through a lens of data and efficiency. Our platform is built for adaptability and modern client service, representing Fortune 500 companies, real estate developers, and high-net-worth individuals navigating Florida’s luxury corridor.
We are a high-performance team that prioritizes:
- Modern Legal Services: Leveraging technology and transparent reporting to deliver results faster and more accurately than traditional firms.
- Empowered Talent: Providing our team with KPIs and analytics to manage their roles with autonomy and excellence.
- Client-Centric Innovation: Utilizing data-aware decision-making to align with how sophisticated businesses actually operate.
- A Culture of Growth: Fostering a healthy, organized environment where professional accountability meets a commitment to our people.
Who You Are
You are a strategic, execution-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. You are equally comfortable operating at a high level and driving the detail-oriented execution required for successful outcomes with complex construction defect and insurance defense matters.
You bring:
- Technical Mastery: Proven ability to manage e-filing, legal research, and sophisticated practice management software.
- Operational Excellence: A strong command of case management systems, financials, and performance metrics.
- Collaborative Support: Experience working directly with attorneys to translate legal strategy into measurable outcomes.
- Cultural Stewardship: A commitment to maintaining a professional, accountable, and client-focused organization.
Responsibilities
Litigation Leadership & Strategic Execution
- Provide comprehensive paralegal support throughout all stages of litigation, from inception through trial and appeal.
- Conduct thorough factual and legal research, including the location and analysis of relevant statutes, case law, and regulations.
- Draft and prepare sophisticated legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, briefs, subpoenas, and settlement agreements.
- Serve as a key contributor to trial preparation by organizing exhibits, witness files, and trial notebooks.
Case Management & Infrastructure Optimization
- Organize and maintain case files and evidence using both physical and electronic document management systems.
- Utilize Clio or similar legal practice management software for case management, timekeeping, and precise legal billing.
- Manage and track complex court schedules and deadlines with a focus on accountability and accuracy.
- Identify inefficiencies in the litigation process and implement corrective actions through SOP development.
Professional Communication & Client Relations
- Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, expert witnesses, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
- Manage client intake processes and ensure all communications align with our commitment to transparency and results.
- Foster a culture of high performance and professionalism within the Tampa team.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of substantive paralegal experience, with a significant focus on construction defect, insurance defense, and appellate matters.
- Legal Acumen: Strong understanding of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and appellate procedure.
- Technical Proficiency: High-level command of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and legal databases such as LexisNexis.
- Skills: Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks while managing multiple deadlines.
- Software: Experience with legal billing software is required; proficiency in Clio is highly preferred.
- Language: Fluency in Spanish (written and spoken) is highly desirable.
Note: As part of our commitment to hiring the best talent, all qualified candidates will be required to complete a series of technical skill assessments.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $84,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Paralegal: 3 years (Required)
- construction defect litigation: 3 years (Preferred)
- insurance defense litigation: 3 years (Preferred)
- appellate: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
Location:
- Tampa, FL 33606 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
