Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan • Birmingham, AL

6d

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. Summary This role will work closely with a lead attorney and litigation assistant. This position comes with competitive pay and a generous bonus plan . Successful candidates will be responsible for areas including but not limited to the following.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience
• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)
• Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party, Medical Malpractice or other injury related practice areas (required)
• 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
• Remote and/or hybrid not eligible

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Prepare 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
• Conduct legal research and factual investigation
• Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses
• Draft and serve summons
• Coordinate and summarize depositions
• Prepare trial binders and exhibits with legal assistant
• Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents to file with the court
• 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
• Help with witness preparation
• Help with case settlements
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business

Benefits

• Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees