Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan • Columbia, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys before, during, and after trials. The role works with attorneys and trial teams on litigation matters, including legal document preparation and filing, client and court communications, research and investigation, discovery, deposition coordination, trial preparation, case administration, and settlements. The position is on-site, allowing the paralegal to work directly alongside the team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years of litigation experience required.
• 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.
• Highly organized, with the 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 another injury-related practice area.

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 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 related duties as assigned to meet business needs.

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