Workers' Comp Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team. You will work closely with our attorneys providing support before, during and after trials.

The pay for this position is between 65,000 - 85,000 DOE. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication to coordinate with clients, attorneys, and court personnel. This is not remote eligible and will be based in Chicago, IL.

Qualifications

• Associate degree 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 related practice areas preferred.
• Strong multi-tasking and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pleadings, motions, affidavits, and complaints.
• 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.
• Coordinate and summarize depositions and trial exhibits.
• Draft and file appellate documents as needed.
• Perform calendar management and administrative duties.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Court filings

Deposition management

Calendaring

Education

Paralegal certificate

2+ years litigation experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team. You will work closely with our attorneys providing support before, during and after trials.

The pay for this position is between 65,000 - 85,000 DOE. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication to coordinate with clients, attorneys, and court personnel. This is not remote eligible and will be based in Chicago, IL.