Litigation Paralegal — On-Site Case Support & Growth

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking a litigation paralegal to work closely with a lead attorney and litigation assistant.

This on-site role offers a competitive pay and bonus plan and involves preparing documents, filing with courts, communicating with clients and courts, and conducting legal research to support personal injury and related practice areas. The position includes extensive trial preparation and discovery management.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree, 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 (required)
• 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

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certificate

Associate degree

Job description

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking a litigation paralegal to work closely with a lead attorney and litigation assistant.

This on-site role offers a competitive pay and bonus plan and involves preparing documents, filing with courts, communicating with clients and courts, and conducting legal research to support personal injury and related practice areas. The position includes extensive trial preparation and discovery management.