Katherine Sicuranza

Civil Litigation Paralegal with extensive experience supporting insurance defense practices in hybrid and remote environments. Demonstrated ability to manage complex matters from inception through resolution, draft substantive pleadings and discovery, and ensure strict compliance with state and federal procedural requirements. Recognized for sound litigation judgment, strategic case support, and meticulous deadline management.

Technologically proficient, highly organized, and trusted to operate independently in fast-paced legal settings.

Litigation Paralegal - State Farm Insurance Companies (Rebecca "Missie" Hendry & Associates) - St. Petersburg, FL

(2025-07 - 2026-04)

• Oversee litigation support for 65+ active civil defense matters across personal injury, premises liability, general liability, and automobile claims.
• Draft, review, and electronically file pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and related filings in compliance with state and federal court rules.
• Coordinate discovery and manage production of 15,000+ pages of records, ensuring accuracy, organization, and strategic alignment with case objectives.
• Prepare attorneys for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trial, including development of exhibit binders, chronologies, and case summaries.
• Analyze medical records, deposition transcripts, and evidentiary materials to assist in exposure evaluation and litigation strategy.
• Conduct legal and factual research and prepare substantive memoranda for attorney review.
• Maintain electronic case management systems, monitor court deadlines, and ensure full compliance with scheduling orders.
• Serve as primary litigation liaison for 2 attorneys, adjusters, opposing counsel, and vendors in a hybrid remote structure utilizing virtual collaboration platforms.

Litigation Paralegal - Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig, LLP - Tampa, FL

(2019-08 - 2025-07)

• Supported 13 attorneys in a multi-attorney civil defense practice handling first-party property, third-party property, and construction litigation from inception through resolution.
• Managed litigation workflow across 150+ active cases, ensuring adherence to state and federal procedural rules.
• Drafted and electronically filed pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery requests and responses, and subpoenas across multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversaw document review and production for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation, totaling 7,000+ pages.
• Performed legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and TLOxp, synthesizing findings into concise strategic summaries.
• Maintained litigation calendars and monitored all court-ordered deadlines in a hybrid work environment.
• Coordinated virtual and in-person depositions, mediations, and hearings.
• Trained and mentored junior paralegals and support staff on litigation procedures and case management systems.

Receptionist / Legal Assistant - Fernandez Trial Lawyers, P.A. - Jacksonville, FL

(2018-02 - 2019-08)

Supported defense-side litigation through client intake, document drafting, and case file management.

• Drafted and electronically filed legal documents and maintained organized case records.
• Managed confidential communications and administrative coordination in a fast-paced litigation practice.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Paralegal Studies - Saint Petersburg College