Litigation Paralegal

The role

The Litigation Paralegal will work closely with attorneys on the personal injury team, providing support before, during and after trials. Duties include preparing and filing court documents, research, investigation, and trial preparation.

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, court, 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
• Perform administrative duties such as calendaring hearings and deadlines and organizing case files
• Witness preparation and assisting with case settlements

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 4+ years of litigation experience
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage workload with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, court rules, and procedures
• Highly organized, able to juggle multiple deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Typing speed of no less than 35 wpm

Nice to have

• Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience
• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program
• Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises Liability, or other injury-related practice areas

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Before you apply

• The employer participates in E-Verify and will confirm work authorization through Form I-9 information

About the company

Morgan & Morgan is a personal injury law firm with over 6,000 employees and attorneys in all 50 states. The firm describes its mission as protecting consumer rights.