Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. • Orlando, FL

11d • Onsite

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 role is on-site and offers the opportunity to work alongside the team. The firm serves clients in matters involving consumer rights and personal injury.

Requirements

• At least 2 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.
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, procedures, and practices.
• Strong organizational skills and 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 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.
• 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: No Education Listed