Impactful Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking a litigation paralegal to work closely with a lead attorney and litigation assistant in a fast-paced environment. The role offers an excellent benefits package and a generous bonus plan.

The ideal candidate will handle a range of duties from pleadings to discovery and trial preparation with accuracy and professionalism. Candidates should have an associate degree or equivalent, completion of a paralegal program preferred, and at least two years of experience in a

Qualifications

• Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party, Medical Malpractice or other injury related practice areas (required)
• At least 2 years of working experience as a litigation paralegal or in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
• Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as attention to detail
• Remote and/or hybrid not eligible

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 with legal assistant
• Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents to file with the court
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
• Aid Attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
• Liaise between trial teams and internal and external third parties
• Help with witness preparation
• Help with case settlements
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent

Paralegal program completion

Job description

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking a litigation paralegal to work closely with a lead attorney and litigation assistant in a fast-paced environment. The role offers an excellent benefits package and a generous bonus plan.

The ideal candidate will handle a range of duties from pleadings to discovery and trial preparation with accuracy and professionalism. Candidates should have an associate degree or equivalent, completion of a paralegal program preferred, and at least two years of experience in a