Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; 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. in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking a litigation paralegal to assist in preparing legal documents and e-filing. The successful candidate will handle communication with clients and courts, conduct legal research, and aid attorneys with various responsibilities.

This role requires an Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience, with a preference for completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program. A strong background in personal injury law is necessary, along with exceptional organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Medical Malpractice, or other injury-related practice areas is required.
• At least 2 years of working experience as a litigation paralegal or in legal services under an attorney.
• Strong ability to manage a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, and responses.
• E-file all court documents in state and federal court.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and counsel.

Skills

Multitasking

Organization

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s Degree

Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program

Job description

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

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

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.