Senior Personal Injury Paralegal – Litigation Support

Morganmorganjobsapplynow; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a paralegal to support a lead attorney and a legal assistant in a fast-paced personal injury practice. This on-site role focuses on preparing pleadings, e-filing documents, and coordinating with clients, courts, and experts to build strong cases.

Responsibilities include drafting and organizing legal documents, managing discovery, preparing trial binders, and assisting with case settlements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience required.
• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program preferred.
• Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury practice areas preferred.
• Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; calendaring depositions, mediations, hearings.
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, and court procedures.
• Highly organized with ability to juggle deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook proficiency; 35 wpm typing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints.
• 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; assist with settlements.
• Calendar hearings and deadlines; organize case files and logistics.
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes; organize exhibits and briefs.

Skills

Litigation experience

Multi-tasking

Strong communication

Organization

Research skills

Education

Paralegal program

Associate degree

Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Typing 35 wpm

Job description

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a paralegal to support a lead attorney and a legal assistant in a fast-paced personal injury practice. This on-site role focuses on preparing pleadings, e-filing documents, and coordinating with clients, courts, and experts to build strong cases.

Responsibilities include drafting and organizing legal documents, managing discovery, preparing trial binders, and assisting with case settlements.