Associate degree, certificate, or relevant experience preferred.
2+ years of litigation experience required.
Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program preferred.
Experience in areas such as Personal Injury or Workers' Compensation preferred.
Strong multitasking and organizational skills needed.
Responsibilities
Prepare various legal documents like pleadings and motions.
E-file documents in state and federal courts.
Communicate effectively with clients and court personnel.
Conduct thorough legal research and factual investigations.
Draft discovery documents and coordinate depositions.
Organize case files and assist in trial preparations.
Perform administrative tasks to support the legal team.
Benefits
Medical and dental insurance provided.
401(k) plan with company contribution.
Generous paid time off policy.
Paid holidays throughout the year.
Full Job Description
Summary
This role will work closely with a lead attorney and legal assistant. This position comes with competitive pay and a generous bonus plan. Successful candidates will be responsible for areas including but not limited to the following.
Responsibilities
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 (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics)
Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
Aid attorney with interrogatories and other discovery requests
Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
Witness preparation
Assisting with case settlements
Other tasks as requested by the attorney
Qualification
Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred)
2+ years of litigation experience (required)
Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)
Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury related practice areas (preferred)
Must possess the 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, and type no less than 35 wpm
This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team
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Salary Range
$70,000-$115,000 USD
Benefits
Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.
