Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. • Birmingham, AL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Litigation Paralegal works closely with a lead attorney and litigation assistant, supporting litigation matters through legal document preparation, court filings, client and stakeholder communications, research, discovery, deposition coordination, and trial preparation. The role also assists attorneys with case investigation, witness preparation, settlements, and other needs of the business. The position is not eligible for remote or hybrid work. Competitive pay and a generous bonus plan are mentioned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in personal injury, workers’ compensation, premises, first-party, medical malpractice, or another injury-related practice area.
• At least 2 years of experience as a litigation paralegal or in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting.
• Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize, work in a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and legal memoranda.
• E-file court documents in state and federal court.
• Communicate with clients, courts, counsel, and others.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigations.
• Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses.
• Draft and serve summons.
• Coordinate and summarize depositions.
• Prepare trial binders and exhibits with the legal assistant.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents for filing with the court.
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
• Assist attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests.
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources.
• Liaise between trial teams and internal and external third parties.
• Help prepare witnesses.
• Help with case settlements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree