Litigation Paralegal: Impactful Case Prep & Discovery

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking a litigation paralegal to work closely with a lead attorney and legal assistant. The role offers competitive pay with a generous bonus plan and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities include drafting documents, filing in state and federal courts, conducting research, managing discovery, and coordinating deposition preparations. Requires paralegal training and 2+ years of law-firm experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or paralegal certificate required.
• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience as a litigation paralegal in a law firm.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Education

Associate’s Degree or paralegal certificate

Paralegal program completion

Job description

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking a litigation paralegal to work closely with a lead attorney and legal assistant. The role offers competitive pay with a generous bonus plan and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities include drafting documents, filing in state and federal courts, conducting research, managing discovery, and coordinating deposition preparations. Requires paralegal training and 2+ years of law-firm experience.