Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. • Philadelphia, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Litigation Paralegal works closely with a lead attorney and legal assistant, supporting litigation matters and the trial team. The role includes preparing and filing legal documents, conducting research and investigations, supporting discovery and depositions, organizing case materials, and assisting with witness preparation and settlements. This is an on-site position that offers the opportunity to work alongside the team.

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, handle 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 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 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

• 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