Litigation Paralegal: Support Trials & Client Advocacy

Morgan & Morgan; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a litigation paralegal to work closely with a lead attorney and legal assistant in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

This role involves preparing pleadings, e-filing, conducting legal research, and coordinating depositions. A 2+ year background in litigation support and an accredited paralegal program are preferred, with comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Paralegal program completion preferred.
• Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party, Medical Malpractice or other injury related practice areas 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.

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

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Paralegal certificate (preferred)

Job description

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a litigation paralegal to work closely with a lead attorney and legal assistant in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

This role involves preparing pleadings, e-filing, conducting legal research, and coordinating depositions. A 2+ year background in litigation support and an accredited paralegal program are preferred, with comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.