Litigation Paralegal
About The Position
Morgan & Morgan is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to work closely with attorneys and provide support before, during, and after trials. The firm describes its mission as defending consumers against insurance companies, large corporations, and defective goods. This is an on-site role, allowing the paralegal to work alongside the team and gain direct experience. The position requires at least three years of litigation experience and a high school diploma or GED. An associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience and completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program are preferred.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 3 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.
- 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 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 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 tasks requested by the attorney and related duties as assigned to meet business needs.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
