Litigation Paralegal

Morganmorganjobsapplynow; Jackson (MS); 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, located in Jackson, Mississippi, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to assist attorneys in various legal tasks. Successful candidates will prepare legal documents, conduct research, and e-file court documents, all while managing workloads in a fast-paced environment.

This full-time position offers competitive pay and an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental insurance and a 401(k) plan. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in legal services.

Qualifications

• Experience in Personal Injury or other injury-related practice areas required.
• At least 2 years of working experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents including pleadings and motions.
• E-file court documents and communicate with clients and courts.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigation.
• Prepare discovery documents and coordinate depositions.

Skills

Ability to multitask

Strong written communication skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program

Job description

Summary

This role will work closely with a lead attorney and litigation 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.

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

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience
• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)
• 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

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

E-Verify

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