Operations Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an Operations Paralegal to join our Personal Injury Operations Department in Orlando. You will oversee multiple project activities, manage attorney calendars for depositions, coordinate with defense counsel, and help move cases forward with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years paralegal experience, a paralegal degree or certification, strong communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Three to five (3-5) years paralegal experience required.
• Paralegal degree or paralegal certification from an accredited institute of learning or similar experience.
• Commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards; discretion with confidentiality.
• Accurate, thorough, and keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; excellent written and oral communication.
• PC literate with a firm understanding of Microsoft Office Programs.
• Diplomacy, pragmatism and assertiveness.
• Impeccable organizational skills and multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple project activities to achieve strategic objectives.
• Coordinate attorney calendars for depositions and court contacts; schedule dates with defense counsel.
• Audit tasks and establish processes to improve efficiency and proactive operations.
• Ensure attorney cases are filed within 90 days and deadlines are met.
• Assist in preparation and trial of lawsuits and push cases forward.
• Develop SOPs for best practices in pursuing cases and witnesses for trial.

Skills

Legal terminology

Education

Paralegal degree or certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.

Summary

We’re looking for an Operations Paralegal to join our Personal Injury Operations Department. Successful candidates will possess excellent interpersonal skills-necessary to communicate information with courtesy and tactfulness, will be flexible and adaptable under pressure, and be responsible for areas including but not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Accomplish strategic objectives by overseeing multiple project activities.
• Provide operational oversight of attorneys and use their respective calendars to schedule depositions, contact court, work with defense counsel to set dates, sending out demands on time, and keep cases moving forward with little oversight.
• Potential to audit attorney/staff tasks and establish, enable, and execute additional processes to ensure operationally everything is working proactively and efficiently.
• Ensuring attorney cases are filed within 90 days.
• Setting deadlines for attorneys and following up to ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist in the preparation and trial of lawsuits by ensuring attorneys are following all steps to push cases forward.
• Help create a SOP for best practices in pushing PL cases forward.
• Conduct legal research, file management, and case progression activities.
• Prepare experts or other witnesses; coordinates any other necessary pre-trial and/or trial activities as required.
• Contacts parties and witnesses concerning trial dates and coordinates with the attorney regarding appearance and testimony.
• Be adaptable, curious and creatively solve problems in an evolving space, capable of managing complexity while maintaining a sense of balance.
• Contribute to team strategic initiatives and help build shared standards, processes, and aid in positive department culture.
• Communicate job expectations by planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions.
• Present a professional and helpful appearance.
• Assists in other areas of department or other departments as required.

Qualification

• Comprehensive knowledge of legal terminology.
• Three to five (3-5) years paralegal experience required.
• Paralegal degree or paralegal certification from an accredited institute of learning or similar experience.
• Commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards; personal and professional integrity, unquestioned discretion in maintaining confidentiality.
• Accurate, thorough, and keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; excellent written and oral communication skills in both public and private settings.
• PC Literate with a firm understanding of Microsoft Office Programs.
• Diplomacy, pragmatism and assertiveness.
• Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced organization.

Benefits

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

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