Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 43,398 - 75,798

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, a leading personal injury law firm, seeks a Litigation Paralegal to assist attorneys with various trial-related tasks. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, conducting legal research, and facilitating communications with clients and courts. The role demands strong organizational and communication skills, alongside a commitment to consumer rights.

Qualifications

2+ years of litigation experience is required.
Ability to manage workload with minimal supervision.
Experience in Workers Compensation preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, and memoranda.
Conduct legal research and factual investigation.
E-file all court documents in state and federal court.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Organizational skills

Legal research skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience

Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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Recruitment Manager (Case Staff) at Morgan & Morgan

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.
Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.

Qualification

Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred).
2+ years of litigation experience (required).
Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred).
Experience in Workers Compensation. (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.
Extensive computer and database expertise; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 35 wpm.

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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