Litigation Paralegal: Case Prep, Discovery & E-Filing

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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. is seeking a litigation paralegal to support lead attorneys and a litigation assistant in a fast-paced personal injury practice. The role involves drafting and filing pleadings, handling discovery, coordinating depositions, and preparing trial materials.

A paralegal certificate is preferred, with at least two years of relevant experience. Remote or hybrid work is not eligible. The firm offers strong benefits including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time

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 (required).
• 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.
• Remote and/or hybrid not eligible.

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

Skills

Multitasking

Written & Verbal Communication

Attention to Detail

Positive Attitude

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent

Paralegal certificate (preferred)

Job description

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking a litigation paralegal to support lead attorneys and a litigation assistant in a fast-paced personal injury practice. The role involves drafting and filing pleadings, handling discovery, coordinating depositions, and preparing trial materials.

A paralegal certificate is preferred, with at least two years of relevant experience. Remote or hybrid work is not eligible. The firm offers strong benefits including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time