Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support our attorneys before, during, and after trials. This role involves preparing legal documents, e-filing court documents, conducting legal research, and organizing case files.

The ideal candidate has a favorable background in litigation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. We provide full-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience preferred.
• Applicable knowledge of litigation documentation and court rules.
• Type no less than 35 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
• E-file all court documents in state and federal court.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigation.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Computer and database expertise

Education

Associate degree or equivalent work experience

Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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

• 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 server summons
• Coordinate and summarize depositions
• Prepare trial binders and exhibits
• Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court
• Perform 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
• Assist with case settlements
• Other tasks as requested by the attorney

Qualifications

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

Benefits

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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