Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.•Bradenton, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Morgan & Morgan, employees support the firm’s mission of protecting consumer rights. The Litigation Paralegal works closely with a lead attorney on litigation and supports case preparation and management. The role includes drafting and filing legal documents, conducting legal research and factual investigation, organizing medical records, supporting discovery and depositions, coordinating with experts, and preparing trial materials. The position is on-site, allowing the paralegal to work alongside the team and gain direct experience. Morgan & Morgan is a personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting people. The firm provides equal employment opportunities and participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in a legal setting; litigation experience is a plus.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage a demanding workload with a positive attitude.
Willingness to learn and work within the procedural and filing requirements of applicable state courts.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with medical terminology and medical records review.
An associate's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent work experience; preferred but not required.
Litigation experience.

Responsibilities

Draft, prepare, and electronically file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, complaints, affidavits, memoranda, summons, and appellate documents in state and federal court.
Conduct legal research and factual investigations, including research into state-specific medical malpractice statutes, pre-suit notice requirements, and statutes of limitation; track key case deadlines.
Request, organize, and summarize medical records; prepare medical chronologies and identify potential standard-of-care issues for attorney review.
Prepare and respond to discovery documents, including interrogatories; maintain pleadings, discovery, and exhibit indexes.
Coordinate depositions, summarize transcripts, and assist with witness preparation.
Support medical expert coordination and communication.
Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and appendices with the legal assistant.
Liaise between trial teams and internal and external third parties, including clients, courts, opposing counsel, medical providers, and records vendors.
Assist with case settlements and perform other duties as assigned.