Litigation Paralegal

Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
• Liaise between trial teams and internal and external third parties
• Assist with witness preparation and case settlements

Requirements

• 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 experience as a litigation paralegal or in legal services in a law firm setting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and manage workload in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program

Benefits

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

About the Company

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful.