On-Site Litigation Paralegal — Courtroom Support Pro

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; 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 work closely with a lead attorney and a litigation assistant.

The role offers competitive pay and a generous bonus plan, with responsibilities spanning pleadings, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years in a law firm setting, an associate degree or paralegal certificate, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience.
• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred).
• Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party, Medical Malpractice or other injury related practice areas (preferred).
• At least 2 years of working experience as a litigation paralegal or in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting.
• Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as attention to detail.
• This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team.

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, courts, 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 with legal assistant
• Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents to file with the court
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
• Aid Attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
• Liaise between trial teams and internal and external third parties
• Help with witness preparation
• Help with case settlements
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent

Paralegal certificate/program (preferred)

Job description

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal to work closely with a lead attorney and a litigation assistant.

The role offers competitive pay and a generous bonus plan, with responsibilities spanning pleadings, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years in a law firm setting, an associate degree or paralegal certificate, and strong written and verbal communication skills.