Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; 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 Saint Petersburg, FL seeks a paralegal to support litigation teams on personal injury and medical malpractice cases. You will work closely with a lead attorney to draft, file, and organize documents, manage deadlines, and assist with discovery and depositions.

The role emphasizes strong communication, meticulous record review, and the ability to multitask in a busy, on-site environment with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a legal setting; litigation or medical malpractice preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and medical records review is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and handle a demanding workload with a positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and follow state court procedures.
• Associate's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent work experience preferred but not required.
• This on-site role offers immersion and close collaboration with the team.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, and e-file legal documents in state and federal court.
• Conduct legal research and track key deadlines.
• Request, organize, and summarize medical records; prepare chronologies and issue spotting.
• Prepare and respond to discovery; maintain pleadings, discovery, and exhibit indexes.
• Coordinate depositions, summarize transcripts, and assist with witness preparation.
• Support medical expert coordination and communication.
• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and appendices with the legal assistant.
• Liaise between trial teams and clients, courts, counsel, providers, and vendors.
• Assist with case settlements and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal experience

Litigation knowledge

Medical terminology

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent

Job description

Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States

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 on litigation cases. Successful candidates will be responsible for areas including but not limited to the following.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, and e-file legal documents including pleadings, motions, complaints, affidavits, memoranda, summons, and appellate documents in state and federal court
• Conduct legal research and factual investigation, including applicable state-specific medical malpractice statutes, pre-suit notice requirements, and statutes of limitation; track all key case deadlines
• Request, organize, and summarize medical records; prepare medical chronologies and identify potential standard-of-care issues for attorney review
• Prepare and respond to discovery documents, including interrogatories; maintain pleadings, discovery, and exhibit indexes
• Coordinate depositions, summarize transcripts, and assist with witness preparation
• Support medical expert coordination and communication
• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and appendices with the legal assistant
• Liaise between trial teams and internal and external third parties, including clients, courts, opposing counsel, medical providers, and records vendors
• Assist with case settlements and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a legal setting — litigation, personal injury, or medical malpractice experience a plus
• Familiarity with medical terminology and medical records review a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage a demanding workload with a positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and work within the procedural and filing requirements of applicable state courts
• Associate's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent work experience preferred but not required
• This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team. We've found that being in the office helps new team members get up to speed quickly and feel more connected.

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.

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 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (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.

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.