Litigation Paralegal: Courtroom & Discovery Pro

Morgan & Morgan; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

paid time off

paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan in Sacramento seeks a paralegal to work closely with a lead attorney and legal assistant. The role offers competitive pay and a generous bonus plan. Successful candidates will be responsible for areas including but not limited to the following.

This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team. The position involves preparing legal documents, e-filing, client communications, and conducting legal

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints
• 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
• 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

Skills

Litigation support

Communication

Time management

Legal research

Education

Paralegal certificate/program

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Morgan & Morgan in Sacramento seeks a paralegal to work closely with a lead attorney and legal assistant. The role offers competitive pay and a generous bonus plan. Successful candidates will be responsible for areas including but not limited to the following.

This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team. The position involves preparing legal documents, e-filing, client communications, and conducting legal