Litigation Paralegal

The role

A Litigation Paralegal will work closely with attorneys providing support before, during and after trials. The role involves preparing legal documents, conducting research, and managing case logistics.

What you will do

• Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, legal memoranda
• E-file all court documents in state and federal court
• Communications with clients, court, counsel, and others
• Conduct legal research and factual investigation
• Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses
• Draft and server summons
• Coordinate and summarize depositions
• Prepare trial binders and exhibits
• Drafting pleadings, motions and appellate documents and filing them with the court
• Performing administrative duties

Required qualifications

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in calendaring depositions, mediations, and hearings
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices, etc.
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Extensive computer and database expertise
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Type no less than 35 wpm

Nice to have

• Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of litigation experience
• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program
• Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury related practice areas

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• Employer participates in E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

About the company

Morgan & Morgan is a personal injury law firm with over 6,000 employees. Their mission is For the People.