Litigation Paralegal

Morganmorganjobsapplynow; Miami (FL); 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 in Miami is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support our attorneys before, during, and after trials. The ideal candidate will manage legal documentation, conduct research, and communicate effectively with clients and court personnel.

This on-site position offers exposure to the legal process and opportunities to work with a dedicated team in a leading personal injury law firm. We provide a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience required.
• Highly organized with a positive attitude.
• Comprehensive knowledge of court rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

litigation experience

excellent communication skills

computer expertise (Word, Excel, Outlook)

ability to multi-task

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

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 (required)
• 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
• 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.

This role is on‑site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team.

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.