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Paralegal jobs in Tampa, FL
Paralegals support attorneys by drafting documents, managing case files, conducting legal research, and preparing for filings, hearings, and trials under attorney supervision.
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$20–$43/hr
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At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a va…
$116.2k - $229.1k
Position Summary Our Deloitte Strategy & Transactions team helps guide clients through their most critical moments and transformational initiatives. We offer comprehensive end-to-end support and advisory services, coveri…
DescriptionThe Biorepository Bioanalyte Specialist 1 (BAS 1) supports the operational, analytical, and technical functions of the Tampa General Hospital/USF Health Precision Medicine Biorepository (PMBioR) by assisting i…
care while continuing to expand nationwide. Job Summary The Litigation Assistant plays a key role in supporting attorneys and paralegals through all phases of the litigation process. This position is responsible for main…
$80k - $92k
The Real Estate Paralegal will support attorneys and clients through all phases of commercial real estate matters, including due diligence, title and survey review, financing documentation, entity formation, and closing…
$103.45k - $197.73k
Why USAA?At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community an…
$90k - $120k
A respected legal services organization is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal for a direct hire opportunity in Tampa, FL. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional with strong comme…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
Accenture is a leading solutions and services company that helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed across the enterprise, brin…
Job Title : Legal Assistant/Secretary Job Location : Tampa, FL Salary : $75k base salary plus bonuses and room for growth/advancement. Must have : Insurance defense or medical malpractice defense. HRforGrowth® is engaged…
$23 per hour
Experienced Document Review Attorney – Remote Great opportunity for licensed attorneys interested in getting started with document review. Please apply to get on our roster for future matters! Excellent work environment…
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What paralegals earn in Tampa
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $20–$26 | $42k–$54k |
| Mid level | $25–$33 | $52k–$69k |
| Senior | $31–$43 | $65k–$89k |
Adjusted for the Tampa market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Legal research (Westlaw, Lexis)Drafting pleadings and discoveryE-filing and court proceduresCase management softwareDocument review and e-discoveryCalendaring and deadlinesMeticulous attention to detailClient communicationConfidentiality
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you manage deadlines across multiple active cases.
Describe a redundant system: court rules-based calendaring, reminders at set intervals, and double-checking computation of dates. A missed deadline story handled well is acceptable; a casual attitude is not.
What experience do you have drafting discovery and pleadings?
Be specific about documents: interrogatories, requests for production, deposition summaries, motions. Note that attorneys reviewed and signed, showing you know the supervision boundary.
How do you handle a client who asks you for legal advice?
The expected answer: acknowledge the question, explain you cannot give legal advice, and route it to the attorney promptly. This tests your understanding of unauthorized practice.
Describe your legal research process for an unfamiliar issue.
Show method: secondary sources first for orientation, then primary authority on Westlaw or Lexis, checking citations are still good law, and summarizing findings in a memo.
Tell me about preparing for a trial or major hearing.
Walk through exhibits, witness binders, subpoenas, and logistics, and how you kept the attorney supplied in the moment. Calm logistics under pressure is the trait being tested.
How do you handle confidential information, especially in a small community or firm?
Give concrete habits: clean desk, locked files, careful email addressing, and never discussing matters outside the team, plus conflict-check awareness.
What practice areas have you supported, and which do you prefer?
Be honest and map your experience to the firm's practice. Preferring their area with a reason grounded in the work reads as genuine fit.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For paralegals specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your paralegal certificate or degree and credentials like NALA CP or ACP, plus notary commission if you hold one.
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Name your practice areas and what you actually did in each, for example drafted discovery responses in personal injury litigation.
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Show software fluency: Westlaw or Lexis, Clio, Relativity or other e-discovery platforms, and state e-filing systems.
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Quantify caseload and output: number of active matters supported, filings per month, or pages of document review handled.
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Highlight deadline and trial support work explicitly; reliability under court deadlines is the core hiring concern.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Legal Assistant
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Paralegal
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Senior Paralegal
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Paralegal Manager
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