Litigation Paralegal

The role

This is a Litigation Paralegal role on the personal injury team. You will work closely with attorneys, providing support before, during and after trials.

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
• Calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files and manage logistics
• Witness preparation and assisting with case settlements

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 4+ years of litigation experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in calendaring depositions, mediations and hearings
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, court rules and procedures
• Highly organized, able to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage workload with minimal supervision
• Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook skills, and typing 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 and paid holidays

Before you apply

• Employer participates in E-Verify and will verify work authorization through the Form I-9 after a job offer is accepted

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 For the People.