Impactful Litigation Paralegal — Trial Prep & Research

morganmorganjobsapplynow; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Resumo da oferta

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys before, during, and after trials. You will prepare pleadings, e-file court documents, coordinate depositions, and assist with discovery and trial materials.

The role requires strong multitasking, excellent written and verbal communication, and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Prior experience in injury-related practice areas is preferred, and a paralegal program or degree is recommended.

Qualificações

• 2+ years of litigation experience (required)
• Associate degree or paralegal certificate preferred
• Completion of an accredited paralegal program preferred
• Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury practice areas preferred

Responsabilidades

• 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 service 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

Conhecimentos

Multi-tasking

Written and verbal communication

Calendar management

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Typing 35 wpm

Formação académica

Associate degree or paralegal certificate

Accredited paralegal program

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys before, during, and after trials. You will prepare pleadings, e-file court documents, coordinate depositions, and assist with discovery and trial materials.

The role requires strong multitasking, excellent written and verbal communication, and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Prior experience in injury-related practice areas is preferred, and a paralegal program or degree is recommended.