Litigation Paralegal — Trial Prep & Discovery Pro

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys before, during, and after trials. You will e-file and manage pleadings, conduct research, coordinate depositions, and assist with case preparation and settlements.

This on-site role involves close collaboration with trial teams and support staff. Ideal candidates bring a paralegal credential, 2+ years of litigation experience, and strong organizational and communication skills to handle multiple deadlines in a

Qualifications

• Associate degree, certificate or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 2+ years of litigation experience preferred.
• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program preferred.
• Experience in Personal Injury, WC or Premises or similar injury practice preferred.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage workload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, calendaring depositions, mediations and hearings.
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, and court procedures.
• Highly organized with ability to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Extensive computer and database expertise; MS Word, Excel, Outlook; 35 wpm minimum.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints and memoranda.
• E-file all court documents in state and federal court.
• Communicate with clients, court, 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.
• Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court.
• Perform administrative duties: calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files and 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 various sources.
• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties.
• Witness preparation and case settlements support.
• Other tasks as requested by the attorney.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Litigation support

Court rules knowledge

Motions & discovery

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Typing speed 35 wpm

Education

Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent

Paralegal program certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys before, during, and after trials. You will e-file and manage pleadings, conduct research, coordinate depositions, and assist with case preparation and settlements.

This on-site role involves close collaboration with trial teams and support staff. Ideal candidates bring a paralegal credential, 2+ years of litigation experience, and strong organizational and communication skills to handle multiple deadlines in a