Litigation Paralegal

Morganmorganjobsapplynow; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support their team in West Palm Beach, Florida. You will work closely with attorneys in preparing legal documents, conducting research, and managing cases.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of litigation experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position allows for gaining direct experience in a prominent personal injury law firm with comprehensive benefits like medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience required.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in calendaring depositions and meetings.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal document preparation

Communication skills

Research abilities

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Completion of nationally accredited paralegal program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to 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
• Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court
• Perform 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
• Assist with case settlements
• Other tasks as requested by the attorney

Qualifications

• 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
• 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.

Benefits

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.