Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People. We're seeking a paralegal to be an integral part of Mass Tort Law and Briefing Team. This role will work closely with a lead attorney and team members. The ability to be self sufficient and work independently on a day-to-day basis is essential. Successful candidates will be responsible for areas including but not limited to the following.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience
Extensive experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, etc. (the ability to format and solve formatting issues in a document is key)
Familiarity with federal and state e-filing systems
At least 2 years of working 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, as well as attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)
Experience in Mass Torts, Class actions, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party, Medical Malpractice or other injury related practice areas(preferred)

Responsibilities

Finalize legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and legal memoranda
E-file all court documents in state and federal court
Communicate with clients, courts, counsel, and others
Keep track of docket activity, filing deadlines, and assignments
Create tables of contents and tables of authorities for legal briefs
Maintain organizational system for case files
Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
Aid 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
Interface with paralegals at other firms on mass tort/class action filings.
Attend all law & briefing group meetings, and any other meetings requested by a lead attorney
Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business