Litigation Paralegal — Workers’ Compensation

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

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 team. You will work closely with our attorneys providing support before, during and after trials.

This on-site role requires strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred)
• 2+ years of litigation experience (required)
• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)
• Experience in Workers Compensation (preferred)
• Must multi-task, prioritize, and manage workload with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures
• Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines
• Extensive computer and database expertise; MS Word, Excel, Outlook; 35 wpm+

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 with court
• Perform administrative duties (calendaring 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 information from a variety of sources
• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
• Witness preparation
• Assist with case settlements
• Other tasks as requested by attorney

Skills

multi-tasking

prioritization

communication

calendaring depositions

litigation support

Education

Associate degree or certificate (preferred)

Paralegal certificate or accredited program (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team. You will work closely with our attorneys providing support before, during and after trials.

This on-site role requires strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative environment.