Litigation Paralegal

The role

This person will work closely with a lead attorney and litigation assistant. They will prepare legal documents, conduct research, and manage discovery and trial materials.

What you will do

• 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

Required qualifications

• Associate’s Degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience
• Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party, Medical Malpractice or other injury related practice areas
• 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 have

• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program

Benefits

• medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• paid time off
• paid holidays

About the company

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. Their over 6,000 employees are united by one mission: For the People.