Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan • Detroit, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Morgan & Morgan is a personal injury law firm focused on protecting consumers. The Litigation Paralegal works closely with a lead attorney and legal assistant and supports litigation matters through document preparation and filing, legal research, discovery, client and court communications, case organization, trial preparation, and settlement assistance. The position is on-site and offers competitive pay and a bonus plan.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of litigation experience.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in calendaring depositions, mediations, and hearings.
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, procedures, and practices.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Extensive computer and database expertise, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Typing speed of at least 35 words per minute.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience.
• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program.
• Experience in personal injury, workers' compensation, premises liability, or other injury-related practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, legal memoranda, and appellate documents.
• E-file court documents in state and federal court.
• Communicate with clients, courts, counsel, and other parties.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigations.
• Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses; assist the attorney with discovery requests.
• Draft and serve summonses.
• Coordinate and summarize depositions.
• Prepare trial binders and exhibits; organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
• Calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, and manage logistics.
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources.
• Liaise between trial teams and internal and external third parties.
• Prepare witnesses.
• Assist with case settlements.
• Perform other tasks as requested by the attorney.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Competitive pay
• Bonus plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed