Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. • Birmingham, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Litigation Paralegal works closely with a lead attorney and litigation assistant, supporting litigation matters through legal-document preparation, court filings, research, discovery, client and third-party communications, and trial preparation. The role requires experience in an injury-related practice area and at least two years of litigation-paralegal or legal-services experience in a law firm setting. It is not eligible for remote or hybrid work. The position offers competitive pay and a generous bonus plan.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in personal injury, workers’ compensation, premises, first-party, medical malpractice, or another injury-related practice area.
• At least two 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, work in 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.

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 summons.
• Coordinate and summarize depositions.
• Prepare trial binders and exhibits with a 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
• Competitive pay
• Generous bonus plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree