Litigation Paralegal - Workers' Comp

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; 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 Chicago team. You will work closely with attorneys, prepare pleadings, file documents, conduct research, and assist with deposits, trials, and settlements.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of litigation experience, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage a heavy workload with minimal supervision. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage workload with minimal supervision.

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
• Draft pleadings and motions for filing
• Perform administrative duties (calendaring, deadlines, case files)
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
• Aid attorney with interrogatories and discovery requests
• Gather relevant information from various sources
• Liaise between trial teams and third parties
• Witness preparation
• Assist with case settlements

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Communication skills

Typing 35 wpm

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Paralegal program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our Chicago team. You will work closely with attorneys, prepare pleadings, file documents, conduct research, and assist with deposits, trials, and settlements.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of litigation experience, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage a heavy workload with minimal supervision. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative environment.