Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Jacksonville (FL); In loco; USD 40.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading personal injury law firm in Jacksonville is seeking an entry-level Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys before, during, and after trials. This role involves preparing legal documents, e-filing court documents, and conducting legal research. Candidates should have an associate degree or equivalent experience and strong communication skills. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance and 401(k).

Competenze

• 2+ years of litigation experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, and court procedures essential.

Mansioni

• Prepare legal documents including pleadings and motions.
• E-file court documents in state and federal court.
• Conduct legal research and prepare discovery documents.

Conoscenze

Multi-tasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Formazione

Associate degree or equivalent work experience

Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.

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 serve summons
• Coordinate and summarize depositions
• Prepare trial binders and exhibits
• Drafting pleadings, motions and appellate documents and filing 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
• Assisting 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)
• 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
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

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

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

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or SSA so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.

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Details

• Seniority level – Entry level
• Employment type – Full-time
• Job function – Legal
• Industries – Technology, Information and Internet