Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal in New York City to support attorneys with trial preparation and legal documentation. This role requires a proactive, organized individual capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. A well-rounded benefits package is included for full-time employees, ensuring a great work-life balance.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience preferred.
• Must be able to manage workload with a positive attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents including pleadings and motions.
• E-file court documents and conduct legal research.
• Assist attorneys with case settlements and preparation.

Skills

Legal research

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate degree or certificate

Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program

Job description

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Director of Recruitment | Hiring For The People

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 experiencedLitigation Paralegalto 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
• Drafting pleadings, motions and appellate documents and filing them with the court
• Performing 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

Qualification

• 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, practices, etc.
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Salary Range: $65,000 USD - $85,000 USD

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.

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