Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan • Birmingham, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Litigation Paralegal works closely with a lead attorney and litigation assistant, supporting litigation matters through document preparation, court filings, research, discovery, case organization, and trial preparation. The position requires experience in an injury-related practice area and at least two years of litigation paralegal or legal-services experience in a law firm setting. The role is not eligible for remote or hybrid work. The position offers competitive pay and a generous bonus plan.

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 two 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 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 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.
• Assist with witness preparation.
• Assist with case settlements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a 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