Litigation Paralegal - Workers' Compensation

Morgan & Morgan; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation Paralegal to join the team. You will work closely with attorneys providing support before, during, and after trials.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, e-filing, preparing discovery, coordinating depositions, and managing case files, exhibits, and trial binders. Remote/hybrid work is not eligible for this role, and a paralegal program or equivalent is preferred.

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 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, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures.
• Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Extensive computer and database expertise; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and typing at least 35 wpm.
• Remote and/or hybrid not eligible.

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, 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, 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.
• Assisting with case settlements.
• Other tasks as requested by the attorney.

Skills

Multitasking

Calendar management

Communication skills

Typing speed 35 wpm

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Paralegal program completion

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation Paralegal to join the team. You will work closely with attorneys providing support before, during, and after trials.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, e-filing, preparing discovery, coordinating depositions, and managing case files, exhibits, and trial binders. Remote/hybrid work is not eligible for this role, and a paralegal program or equivalent is preferred.