Litigation Paralegal — Drive Personal Injury Cases

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 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. in Memphis is seeking a litigation paralegal to work closely with a lead attorney and a litigation assistant. This role offers competitive pay and a generous bonus plan.

The successful candidate will handle a variety of tasks in a dynamic litigation environment. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings and motions, E-filing, coordinating depositions, legal research, discovery, and document management, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred).
• Experience in Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Premises, First Party, Medical Malpractice or related practice areas.
• At least 2 years in litigation paralegal or legal services under an attorney in a law firm setting.
• Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize, and manage a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Remote and/or hybrid not eligible.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 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

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent

Paralegal certificate or completion of nationally accredited program

Experience in Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Premises, First Party, Medical Malpractice or related practice areas

Job description

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. in Memphis is seeking a litigation paralegal to work closely with a lead attorney and a litigation assistant. This role offers competitive pay and a generous bonus plan.

The successful candidate will handle a variety of tasks in a dynamic litigation environment. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings and motions, E-filing, coordinating depositions, legal research, discovery, and document management, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.