Litigation Paralegal Jobs

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Summary

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team. As a Litigation Paralegal you will work closely with our talented attorneys providing support before, during and after trials.

Responsibilities

• Draft and server summons
• Drafting pleadings, motions and appellate documents and filing them with the court
• Coordinate and summarize depositions
• Witness preparation
• Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses
• Aid attorney with interrogatories and other discovery requests
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
• Assisting with case settlements
• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
• Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, legal memoranda
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Prepare trial binders and exhibits
• Performing administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics)
• Communications with clients, court, counsel, and others.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigation
• E-file all court documents in state and federal court
• Other tasks as requested by the attorney

Qualification

• Extensive computer and database expertise; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 35 wpm.
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficient in calendaring depositions, mediations, and hearings
• 2+ years of litigation experience (required)
• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (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.

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.

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