Litigation Paralegal

Litigation ParalegalThis 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.ResponsibilitiesPrepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and legal memorandaE-file all court documents in state and federal courtCommunicate with clients, courts, counsel, and othersConduct legal research and factual investigationPrepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responsesDraft and serve summonsCoordinate and summarize depositionsPrepare trial binders and exhibits with legal assistantDraft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents to file with the courtMaintain pleadings and discovery indexesOrganize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendicesAid Attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requestsGather relevant information from a variety of sourcesLiaise between trial teams and internal and external third partiesHelp with witness preparationHelp with case settlementsPerforms other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the businessQualificationWorker's Compensation experience (preferred)Associate's Degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred)Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)At least 2 years of working experience as a litigation paralegal or in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm settingAbility to multitask, organize, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervisionStrong written and verbal communication skills, as well as attention to detailThis role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team. We've found that being in the office helps new team members get up to speed quickly and feel more connected.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.Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.