Employment Law Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.•Orlando, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Paralegal to join its Employment Law department. The Paralegal will provide litigation support while working closely with a lead attorney and a Litigation Paralegal. The position is on-site, offering direct experience alongside the team. The firm describes its work as protecting consumer rights and its mission as “For the People.”

Requirements

At least 2 years of work experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting.
General litigation experience, preferably in federal court.
Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, procedures, and practices.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience.
Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program.

Responsibilities

Prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and legal memoranda.
Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
Interface with administrative agencies, including the EEOC.
E-file court documents in federal and state courts.
Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses.
Draft and serve summonses.
Coordinate depositions.
Prepare deposition and hearing binders and exhibits.
Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents and file them with the court.
Communicate with clients about case status and obtain documents needed for discovery.
Gather relevant information from a variety of sources.
Liaise between attorneys and internal or external third parties, including co-counsel, defense counsel, and courts.