Litigation Paralegal — Fast-Paced, Bonus-Eligible Role

morganmorganjobsapplynow; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan seeks a litigation paralegal to support lead attorneys and a legal assistant. You will prepare pleadings, file documents, conduct legal research, and assist with discovery and depositions, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

The role requires an associate degree or paralegal program completion, with 2+ years in litigation settings preferred. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies this position.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or 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

Skills

Multitask

Organize

Prioritize

Fast-paced environment

Positive attitude

Minimal supervision

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s Degree or certificate or equivalent

Paralegal certificate program (preferred)

Job description

Morgan & Morgan seeks a litigation paralegal to support lead attorneys and a legal assistant. You will prepare pleadings, file documents, conduct legal research, and assist with discovery and depositions, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

The role requires an associate degree or paralegal program completion, with 2+ years in litigation settings preferred. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies this position.