Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan • Baltimore, MD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys before, during, and after trials. The role involves preparing and filing legal documents, communicating with clients and legal professionals, supporting discovery and trial preparation, and managing case-related administrative tasks. The position is on-site, allowing team members to work alongside colleagues and gain direct experience. The stated hourly pay range is $28.85–$43.70 USD.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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 organization 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, paralegal 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 legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and legal memoranda.
• E-file court documents in state and federal courts.
• Communicate with clients, courts, counsel, and other parties.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigations.
• Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses.
• Draft and serve summonses.
• Coordinate and summarize depositions.
• Prepare trial binders and exhibits.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents, and file them with the court.
• Perform administrative duties, including calendaring hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics.
• 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.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED