Liability Litigation Paralegal - Impactful Case Prep

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. in Detroit, MI seeks a paralegal to support lead attorneys and legal assistants. The role features competitive pay and a generous bonus plan.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, e-filing, and trial prep, with a focus on organized case management and client communications. Preferred candidates hold an associate degree, paralegal certificate, and 2+ years in litigation, especially in personal injury or related areas.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required/preferred.
• 2+ years of litigation experience required.
• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program preferred.
• Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or related areas preferred.
• Strong ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage workload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; adept at calendaring depositions, mediations, and hearings.
• Proficient with motions, discovery, evidence, and court procedures; highly organized.
• Extensive computer/database skills; MS Word, Excel, Outlook; 35 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, and complaints.
• E-file court documents in state and federal court.
• Communicate with clients, court, counsel, and others.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigations.
• Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses.
• Draft and serve summons; coordinate and summarize depositions.
• Prepare trial binders and exhibits; draft appellate documents.
• Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings, deadlines, case files).
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes; organize exhibits and evidence.
• Aid attorney with interrogatories and discovery requests; liaise with trial teams.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Multi-tasking ability

Highly organized

Typing speed 35 wpm

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Nationally accredited paralegal program

2+ years litigation experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. in Detroit, MI seeks a paralegal to support lead attorneys and legal assistants. The role features competitive pay and a generous bonus plan.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, e-filing, and trial prep, with a focus on organized case management and client communications. Preferred candidates hold an associate degree, paralegal certificate, and 2+ years in litigation, especially in personal injury or related areas.