Litigation Paralegal – Trial Prep & Discovery Expert

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and 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 a legal assistant.

This full-time role involves preparing pleadings and discovery, E-filing state and federal documents, communicating with clients and courts, and assisting with depositions and case settlements.

Morgan & Morgan offers competitive pay and a generous benefits package including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays.

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 (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.
• 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

Multitasking

Communication

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Education

Associate's degree

Paralegal certificate

Job description

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

This full-time role involves preparing pleadings and discovery, E-filing state and federal documents, communicating with clients and courts, and assisting with depositions and case settlements.

Morgan & Morgan offers competitive pay and a generous benefits package including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays.