On-Site Litigation Paralegal: Trial Prep & Discovery

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan in Atlanta is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of trial. You will draft pleadings, file court documents, conduct research, manage discovery, organize exhibits, and assist with case strategy.

The role is on-site and offers exposure to a leading personal injury firm, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement within a collaborative team.

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).
• Must possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficient in calendaring depositions, mediations, and hearings
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices, etc.
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Extensive computer and database expertise; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 35 wpm.

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.
• Drafting pleadings, motions and appellate documents and filing them with the court.
• Performing 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 a variety of sources.
• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties.
• Witness preparation.
• Assisting with case settlements.
• Other tasks as requested by the attorney.

Skills

Litigation experience

Written communication

Time management

Education

Associate degree or certificate

Paralegal program completion

Job description

Morgan & Morgan in Atlanta is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of trial. You will draft pleadings, file court documents, conduct research, manage discovery, organize exhibits, and assist with case strategy.

The role is on-site and offers exposure to a leading personal injury firm, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement within a collaborative team.