Litigation Paralegal - Advocate for the People

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.

Jersey City (NJ)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 85,000

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, P.A. seeks a detail-oriented paralegal to support a lead attorney and legal assistant in a fast-paced personal injury practice. You will prepare pleadings, e-file documents, conduct research, and assist with discovery, depositions, and trial preparations. Candidates with at least 2 years in litigation paralegal roles are preferred.

We offer a competitive salary with a generous benefits package and opportunities for growth within a national firm dedicated to consumer rights.

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience.
Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred).
Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party, Medical Malpractice or other injury related practice areas (preferred).
At least 2 years of working experience as a litigation paralegal or in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting.
Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and legal memoranda.
E-file all court documents in state and federal court.
Communicate with clients, courts, counsel, and others.
Conduct legal research and factual investigation.
Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses.
Draft and serve summons.
Coordinate and summarize depositions.
Prepare trial binders and exhibits with legal assistant.
Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents to file with the court.
Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
Aid Attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests.
Gather relevant information from a variety of sources.
Liaise between trial teams and internal and external third parties.
Help with witness preparation
Help with case settlements
Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business