Litigation Paralegal: Master Trial Prep & Discovery

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, a leading personal injury firm, seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys before, during, and after trials in Detroit. You will prepare pleadings, motions, affidavits, e-file in state and federal court, coordinate with clients and court staff, organize exhibits, and help build trial binders and appellate documents.

Requirements include 2+ years of litigation experience and completion of a paralegal program or associate degree; strong written and verbal

Qualifications

2+ years of litigation experience.
Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program or associate degree preferred.
Experience with personal injury, workers' comp or premises cases preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication; strong calendaring skills.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage deadlines with minimal supervision.
Highly organized with attention to detail and strong computer/database skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, legal memoranda.
E-file all court documents in state and federal court.
Communicate with clients, court, counsel, and others.
Conduct legal research and factual investigation.
Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses.
Draft and serve summons and coordinate depositions.
Prepare trial binders and exhibits; assist with appellate filings.
Perform administrative duties and manage case files and calendars.
Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests.
Gather information from diverse sources and liaise with trial teams.