Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. in West Palm Beach, Florida, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will provide critical support to attorneys by preparing and filing legal documents, conducting legal research, and managing communication with clients and court personnel.

We're looking for someone with at least 2 years of litigation experience and strong skills in multitasking and organization. The position offers an excellent benefits package including medical and dental coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience required.
• Knowledgeable about motions, discovery, and court rules.
• Extensive computer and database expertise; typing speed no less than 35 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
• E-file all court documents in state and federal court.
• Conduct legal research and prepare discovery documents.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Organization

Database expertise

Ability to prioritize

Education

Associate degree or equivalent work experience

Completion of nationally accredited paralegal program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

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 (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, 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.

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 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.