On-Site Litigation Paralegal: Trial Prep & Research Pro

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team in an on-site role in Fort Myers, FL. You will support attorneys before, during, and after trials, handling pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of litigation experience, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook and a minimum typing speed of 35 wpm is expected.

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 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, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures.
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook and typing speed ≥35 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and legal memoranda.
• E-file court documents in state and federal court.
• Communicate with clients, court, counsel and others.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigation.
• Prepare discovery documents and responses.
• Draft and serve summons; coordinate and summarize depositions.
• Prepare trial binders and exhibits; draft appellate documents.
• Perform administrative duties (calendaring hearings, deadlines, case files).
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes; organize exhibits and evidence.
• Assist with interrogatories and discovery requests; liaise with trial teams.

Skills

Litigation experience

Written & verbal communication

Multitasking

Typing 35 wpm

Calendar management

Education

Paralegal program (preferred)

Associate degree or certificate (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team in an on-site role in Fort Myers, FL. You will support attorneys before, during, and after trials, handling pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of litigation experience, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook and a minimum typing speed of 35 wpm is expected.