Litigation Paralegal - Workers' Comp & Trials (On-Site)

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. in Macon, GA seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys before, during, and after trials. The role involves drafting pleadings, e-filing, client communications, research, discovery, and trial preparation.

You will coordinate depositions, manage case files, and assist with settlements in a fast-paced, on-site environment with a leading personal injury practice.

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, Premises, or other injury related practice areas (preferred).
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage workload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficient in calendaring depositions, mediations, and hearings.
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, and litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures.

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 serve summons; coordinate and summarize depositions.
• Prepare trial binders and exhibits; draft and file appellate documents.
• Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics).
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes; organize exhibits and evidence.
• Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests; liaise with trial teams and third parties.
• Witness preparation; assist with case settlements.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Calendar management

Typing speed

Multitasking

Adobe/Word processing

Team collaboration

Fast-paced work ethic

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Paralegal program (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. in Macon, GA seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys before, during, and after trials. The role involves drafting pleadings, e-filing, client communications, research, discovery, and trial preparation.

You will coordinate depositions, manage case files, and assist with settlements in a fast-paced, on-site environment with a leading personal injury practice.