Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.•Jackson, MS

13d

About The Position

The Litigation Paralegal works closely with a lead attorney and legal assistant to support litigation matters. The role involves preparing and filing legal documents, communicating with clients and legal stakeholders, conducting research and investigations, supporting discovery and deposition work, organizing trial materials, and assisting attorneys with case preparation and settlements. The position offers competitive pay and a bonus plan.

Requirements

Associate’s degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience.
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.
Experience in personal injury, workers compensation, premises, first-party, medical malpractice, 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 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.