Litigation Paralegal: Impactful Client & Case Support

Morganmorganjobsapplynow; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan in the United States seeks a litigation paralegal to work closely with a lead attorney and litigation team. You will prepare pleadings, manage document filing, and coordinate with clients and courts to support case work.

This full-time on-site role offers a competitive pay and a bonus plan, with opportunities to develop expertise in personal injury and complex litigation while contributing to the firm’s mission to fight for the people.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Paralegal program completion preferred.
• 2+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal or in legal services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• 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

Organization

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent

Paralegal program completion (preferred)

Job description

Morgan & Morgan in the United States seeks a litigation paralegal to work closely with a lead attorney and litigation team. You will prepare pleadings, manage document filing, and coordinate with clients and courts to support case work.

This full-time on-site role offers a competitive pay and a bonus plan, with opportunities to develop expertise in personal injury and complex litigation while contributing to the firm’s mission to fight for the people.