Litigation Paralegal: Trial & Discovery Pro

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Richmond (VA); 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 an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team in supporting attorneys before, during and after trials. You will prepare pleadings, coordinate with clients and court personnel, and help manage case files on a fast-paced docket.

This on-site role requires strong organization, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to handle multiple deadlines. A paralegal program completion or equivalent experience is preferred, with 2+ years in

Qualifications

• Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred).
• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• 2+ years of litigation experience (required).
• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred).
• Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises Liability, or other injury related practice areas (preferred).
• Must possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficient in calendaring depositions, mediations, and hearings.
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices, etc
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Extensive computer and database expertise; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 35 wpm

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, legal memoranda
• E-file all court documents in state and federal court
• Communications with clients, court, counsel, and others
• Conduct legal research and factual investigation
• Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses
• Draft and server summons
• Coordinate and summarize depositions
• Prepare trial binders and exhibits
• Drafting pleadings, motions and appellate documents and filing them with the court
• Performing administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics)
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
• Aid attorney with interrogatories and other discovery requests
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
• Witness preparation
• Assisting with case settlements
• Other tasks as requested by the attorney

Skills

Litigation support

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

High School Diploma or GED

Paralegal program certification

Job description

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team in supporting attorneys before, during and after trials. You will prepare pleadings, coordinate with clients and court personnel, and help manage case files on a fast-paced docket.

This on-site role requires strong organization, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to handle multiple deadlines. A paralegal program completion or equivalent experience is preferred, with 2+ years in