Seeking Legal Administrative Assistants

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled Litigation Paralegal to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with attorneys, providing crucial support throughout the litigation process. Your responsibilities will include preparing legal documents, conducting research, and managing case files, all while ensuring effective communication with clients and courts. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the fight for consumer rights in a fast-paced environment. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents including pleadings and motions.
• E-file court documents and communicate with clients.
• Conduct legal research and organize case files.

Skills

Litigation Experience

Legal Research

Communication Skills

Document Preparation

Organizational Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

Associate Degree or Equivalent Work Experience

Completion of Nationally Accredited Paralegal Program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Recruitment Manager at Morgan & Morgan, P.A.

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, and operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role in the fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are united by one mission: For the People.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team. As a Litigation Paralegal, you will work closely with our attorneys, providing support before, during, and after trials.

Responsibilities

1. Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and legal memoranda.
2. E-file all court documents in state and federal courts.
3. Communicate with clients, courts, counsel, and others.
4. Conduct legal research and factual investigations.
5. Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses.
6. Draft and serve summons.
7. Coordinate and summarize depositions.
8. Prepare trial binders and exhibits.
9. Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents, and file them with the court.
10. Perform administrative duties such as calendaring hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics.
11. Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
12. Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
13. Assist attorneys with interrogatories and discovery requests.
14. Gather relevant information from various sources.
15. Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties.
16. Prepare witnesses.
17. Assist with case settlements.

Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.

Qualifications

1. Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred).
2. 2+ years of litigation experience (required).
3. Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred).
4. Experience in Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Premises Liability, or other injury-related practice areas (preferred).
5. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage workload positively with minimal supervision.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in calendaring depositions, mediations, and hearings.
7. Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures.
8. Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
9. Extensive computer and database skills; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and typing at least 35 wpm.

Morgan & Morgan offers an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and holidays.