Litigation Paralegal - On-Site Trial & Discovery

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and 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 position offers competitive pay and a generous bonus plan.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, e-filing, researching, and managing discovery and trial materials in a fast-paced environment. Qualified candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in legal services, associate degree or equivalent, and strong written/verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (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.
• This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team.

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
• Gathers 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

Legal research

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Office software

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

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

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, e-filing, researching, and managing discovery and trial materials in a fast-paced environment. Qualified candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in legal services, associate degree or equivalent, and strong written/verbal communication.